# Varied Hot Cocoa Charts This Infographic From SheKnows Lists Different Hot Chocolate Recipes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-recipes References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370781/Infographic-How-To-Spice-Up-Your-Hot-Chocolate/) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1054517/delicious-hot-chocolate-recipes-infographic) This infographic displays different hot chocolate recipes, which is absolutely perfect for this time of year and those experiencing chilly wintery weather. From Patricia Conte of SheKnows, How to Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate is a chart listing 10 different methods of adding variety to your hot cocoa. Some flavors you will likely be familiar with, like [peppermint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-hot-chocolate). If you have dietary restrictions, there is a [vegan version using vanilla almond milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-oatmilk), unsweetened cocoa powder and coconut palm sugar. For truly spicy hot chocolate recipes, there is aztec hot chocolate (which uses chopped dark chocolate, cinnamon and cayenne pepper) or the extremely popular pumpkin spice hot chocolate. Other options include orange, peanut butter, Nutella, caramel, lavender white and Irish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hot-chocolate-flavor-variations:** New flavors for hot chocolate are being explored, creating opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Vegan-hot-chocolate-alternatives:** As more people adopt vegan diets, there is a growing demand for vegan hot chocolate options, providing opportunities for innovation in the vegan food industry. - **Seasonal-cocoa-trends:** As consumption of hot chocolate increases during winter, seasonal hot cocoa trends provide opportunities for innovation and increased revenue generation for food and beverage companies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** New hot chocolate flavors and vegan alternatives offer opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Vegan Food:** The demand for vegan hot chocolate options can pave way for disruption and innovation in the vegan food industry. - **Seasonal Food:** Seasonal cocoa trends can provide new revenue streams for food and beverage companies, creating opportunities for innovation and growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cocoa.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-mix.md) - [Cooling Spicy Drinking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudwtr-hot-chocolate-mix.md) - [Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites.md) - [Ethical Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hot-chocolate-collection.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hot-love-mocha.md)