Nutella Hot Coffee

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Nutella hot coffee combines coffee and Nutella in a simple to make drink perfect anytime you need a pick-me-up. A delicious way to enjoy a shot of caffeine!

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Nutella hot coffee combines two household favorites: Nutella and coffee.

Coffee really needs no introduction. It is a life-line for this busy, tired mom. I really need it to start my brain going each morning.

Adding Nutella to coffee is the best combination since mocha.

And the best part is, Nutella hot coffee is super easy to make and really only requires some very basic steps to make it delicious.

Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies

jar of Nutella with a spoon of Nutella — Beautiful. Delicious. Nutella.

You really do not need much for this simple Nutella hot coffee. Here’s what you’ll want to have on hand:

Brewed coffee: Go ahead and brew your favorite pot of coffee. I can be a complementary flavor or plain grounds. In a pinch, you could use instant coffee, but for the best flavor, brew a fresh pot.
Half and half: If half and half is not your thing, you can use your preferred milk or cream. You don’t necessarily want to use a creamer since the Nutella will add flavor to the coffee.
Sugar or sweetener: You can use your favorite sweetener in the amount you like (I like A LOT myself). But if you don’t like a lot of sweetness, you may want to cut down a bit since the Nutella adds a bit of sweetness.
Nutella: This is the obvious ingredient. There really are no substitutes, though I think some grocery stores may have a “generic” store brand.
Toppings: These are optional but certainly help make life worth living. I use both whipped cream and chocolate sauce as a topping.

This is not a kitchen gadget-heavy recipe, but I do have a few recommendations:

Ninja CFP307 DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System – We use the same model at home for every day use. It brews very good cups of coffee, can make hot water for tea, and allows you to use k-cups compatible with Keurig, which we use to fill our travel mugs when we go out.
Glass mugs

How to Make

1. Pour the ingredients into a sauce pan.

Pour brewed coffee, half and half (milk or cream), sweetner, and Nutella into a small sauce pan set over medium low heat.

2. Stir until combined.

Stir until the Nutella melts and all ingredients combine.

3. Cook until hot.

If you had your coffee in the fridge, it may take 5 to 10 minutes. At room temperature, it will take about 5 to heat through. If you just brewed fresh, hot coffee, you just need to stir until combined.

4. Top the drink.

Yes, you can have it plain, but it is obviously better when topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. You could also use chocolate shavings if you like.

FAQs

Check out the answers to these popular questions about Nutella hot coffee.

Does Nutella have caffeine in it?

Yes! Well, a little. The delicious Nutella spread contains hazelnut and chocolate, which naturally contains a small amount of caffeine. But let’s face it, you’ll get the caffeine you crave from the coffee in this Nutella hot coffee drink.

Can I add Nutella to my coffee?

Ummm YES! You can add Nutella to your favorite coffee to add a bit of sweetness as well as chocolate and hazelnut flavor.

Does Nutella have caffeine in it?

Does Nutella dissolve in hot water?

Yes, Nutella will dissolve in hot water or hot coffee. You may just want to give it a bit of stir so it mixes in well.

Tips and Tricks

Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor. If you brew coffee ahead of time, make sure you store it in an airtight container in the fridge until needed.
Adjust cream and sweetener amounts based on your taste and preference.
When heating up the coffee, make sure to use low heat and stir frequently to avoid burning the Nutella.

Other hot drinks to try

Looking for other hot drinks? Try these:

Looking for another coffee treat? Try my mocha frappuccino.

Or make this super easy peppermint mocha coffee creamer to make any cup of coffee festive.

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