# Crockpot Coconut Hot Chocolate The Frugal Girls Puts a Delicious Twist on a Classic Winter Drink By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockpot-coconut-hot-chocolate References: [thefrugalgirls](http://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/11/crockpot-coconut-hot-chocolate-recipe.html) The Crockpot Coconut Hot Chocolate recipe is a modern twist on a classic recipe. Although chocolate coconut flavors have are a time-tested recipe, converting it into a [winter-ready beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-hot-chocolate) is something not many people are familiar with. Of course, with coconut in the news regarding all of its health benefits, it's only natural people would want to experiment with it. That said, The Frugal Girls have creates Crockpot Coconut Hot Chocolate recipe that is great for both fall and winter. As soon as the weather begins to cool, people will be looking for fun ways to stay warm. Easy to make, all the recipe calls for is milk, [cocoa, coconut extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-coco-coconut-oil-body-scrub) and some coconut flakes. Together, the ingredients come together to heat people up from the inside out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Coconut Flavored Beverages:** The popularity of coconut flavors opens up opportunities to create innovative and unique beverage options that incorporate coconut in unexpected ways. - **Winter-ready Recipes:** There is a growing demand for recipes that are specifically designed for the winter season, providing warmth and comfort to consumers during colder months. - **Experimenting with Ingredients:** Consumers are increasingly interested in trying new and unconventional ingredients in traditional recipes, creating opportunities to introduce novel flavors and textures to classic dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the coconut flavor trend by developing and marketing a range of coconut-infused products, such as coconut-flavored drinks and desserts. - **Recipe Apps and Websites:** There is a potential for recipe apps and websites to feature and promote unique winter-ready recipes, including innovative uses of ingredients like coconut, attracting users looking for new and exciting dishes to try during the winter season. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore the health benefits of coconut and develop products and services that cater to consumers' desire for nutritious and flavorful options, such as coconut-infused hot beverages with added functional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-mix.md) - [Summertime Hot Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-colada-hot-chocolate.md) - [Frozen Vegan Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate Coconut Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-with-chocolate.md) - [Extra-Rich Restaurant Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-fudge-hot-chocolate.md) - [Tropical Dessert-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-brle-latte.md) - [Dark Chocolate Coconut Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-coconut-cup.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudwtr-hot-chocolate-mix.md) - [Convenience Store Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderland-cocoa.md)