Pressure Cooker AKA Instant Pot Crio Bru is a healthy, chocolaty drink that will make good days awesome and bad days all better (no promises! Just a personal point of view people!). If you’ve never had it before, prepare to have your world rocked!
This post is sponsored by Crio Bru, and I love them so much for it!
For those of you concerned that I haven’t talked about Crio Bru for awhile (what’s it been, a week!?), no need to worry, our relationship is still strong and only getting stronger as we tackle the waves of marriage, children, endless summer heat, and writing cookbooks with Cami-who is so demanding of my time! (I kid, I text her questions every 20 minutes).
To prove my undying love, I’m not only giving you my Basic Crio Bru recipe, but I’m also teaming up with Crio Bru to give some lucky person a super awesome Crio Bru package of goodies! What does that package of goodies include pray tell? Like, basically gold, but here’s the details.
Giveaway is now over
Package of Crio Bru Ghana
Which is my go to flavor. I used to make it in a French press, but believe me when I say, the pressure cooker is the only way to brew dis’ Bru. It brings out an entirely whole new level of richness!
Crio Bru’s own Durci Chocolate
Which is award-winning, like no kidding, it’s so good it actually has awards. You will never be happy with candy isle chocolate bars again after tasting this incredibly smooth, complex chocolate.
Master the Electric Pressure Cooker
And heck, why not, here’s our cookbook with my favorite Crio Bru recipes in it!
There may be some of you in a dizzy right now, that have no idea what Crio Bru is, but WANT IT NOW! I understand. Let me tell you a bit more about Crio Bru as you gaze upon this glistening cup of beauty.
Crio Bru is roasted and ground cocoa beans that can be brewed the same way coffee is, but is absolutely nothing like coffee. Crio Bru contains little to no caffeine so you will not experience jittery side effects and sleeplessness. What it does contain is theobromine which works with your body to provide a gentle boost that won’t lead to a crash later in the day.
Crio Bru is also free of gluten, dairy, cholesterol, soy, sodium and sugar. On the Crio Bru website you can read about other benefits such as immune system support, weight loss, and much more!
But most importantly to me, Crio Bru is chocolate in its purest form and is absolutely delicious. When I decided to take a course a few years ago called Go Sugar Free, Crio Bru is what got me through. I drink it unsweetened with almond milk and my kids drink it with just a touch of maple syrup.
I’ve been asked several times for my basic Crio Bru recipe, so here it is! If you want to play with different flavors here’s Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice, and even a Frosty version.
I also like to use my pressure cooker homemade extracts to change the flavor profiles a bit. Cinnamon, Maple, Mint, Almond, and of course, Vanilla Extract are all winners here!
To enter this giveaway just leave a comment below telling me your favorite chocolate flavor combinations. I’m looking for some new potential Crio Bru flavors here! I CAN’T WAIT FOR YOUR IDEAS! Your reward will be more chocolate. What more could you ever want? I will announce the winner September 21st.
Giveaway is now over
It’s therapy to my soul, piping hot with a Frozen Dollop of Cream
or news flash, it’s also amazing ice-cold. Healthy, icy cold, chocolate drink. Seriously.
My brewing supplies consist of this strainer and either these pourable Mason jar lids or these fun new lids I just discovered.
Before I go, as I promised my daughter, I’m posting her very carefully thought out display for her cup of Crio. I can’t even handle it!
Peacock and all, this girl rocks. Enjoy!
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PrintPressure Cooker Basic Crio Bru Recipe
Pressure Cooker Crio Bru is a healthy, piping hot cup of chocolate heaven. So many possible flavor combos, but here’s the basic recipe to start with.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ cup Crio Bru (any variety)
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (can substitute with any milk)
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add Crio Bru, water, milk, and maple syrup (if using) to the pressure cooker pot. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour Crio Bru through the sieve to filter out the grounds. Be careful! The Crio Bru will be VERY hot.
- Serve immediately with a Frozen Whipped Cream Dollop or pour into 2 quart size Mason jars, top with a pourable lid, and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy cold or pour into a microwave safe mug and warm for 1-2 minutes.
Mmmm looks great! I love chocolate and peanut butter. Wonder how that would work with this!
What a cute picture of that sweet girl! I know you have already done it, but I can’t get over chocolate and peppermint. Have you ever done like a chili pepper crio Bru like those Mexican chocolate bars? Maybe that would be gross…. But just a thought?
Maegan, My favorite combo right now is actually cinnamon and cayenne, it’s sooooo good!
I love anything chocolate, maybe an orange/chocolate combination 😁
I have never heard of this, so exciting. Chocolate covered cherries!!
I love Chocolate with Vanilla or Chocolate with Peanut Butter!
Anything chocolate is loved!
This sounds wonderful!! And healthy with a chance of some weight loss, what could be better?! Chocolate with strawberry sounds really good! Thanks for telling us of this product.
Anything chocolate is my favorite and this looks amazing! Even my husband who loves hot chocolate I am sure will love this recipe!
This stuff is amazing! I can’t wait to try it made in the instant pot. I’m sure it will have a much stronger flavor. I never thought of trying it cold. I love chocolate with peanut butter.
My add in would have to be luscious caramel!
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I love chocolate and almond flavor!
I love chocolate and peanut butter!
I have always wanted to try this stuff! My favorite chocolate combinations are with sea salt (the darker the chocolate, the better, in my book) or with cranberry!
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Chocolate and peanut butter or chocolate and mint- yummy!!
Just chocolate is the best! Second is chocolate and peanut butter.
I love mocha, so how about a little coffee flavoring or a shot of expresso!
I don’t know if it’s possible with this recipe, but my favorite chocolate combo has always been with strawberries or raspberries ❤️
Looks amazing! I’d have to go with chocolate and caramel. Yum
I just tried the peppermint Crio Bru! Thank you for introducing me to it! I love 1) chocolate and orange flavor 2) carmel and chocolate and 3) chocolate and peppermint!
Maybe salted caramel?! I’ve heard a lot about this stuff but haven’t ever tried. I think it’s time for that to change!
Love chocolate and always have. Chocolate and almond, chocolate caramel, and chocolate and orange are fabulous. But chocolate makes any thing better!
My favorite combination is chocolate and peanut butter but heck anything with chocolate is alright in my book!
All right, I’m intrigued. That looks super tasty AND looks like I could easily make it allergy friendly!
This sounds amazing. I just got my instant pot and am surprised at how versatile it is. I would never have thought to brew up a yummy chocolate drink in it. My favorite chocolate combo is chocolate with sea salt and caramel.
Love this article, and love that I stumbled across your site via the InstaPot group on FB. I love Vanilla and Chocolate, Chocolate and Almond, and Raspberry and Chocolate!
I love anything chocolate.. chocolate and PB or chocolate and caramel are delish!
My favorite so far is the peppermint crio bru, but I also really love chocolate and peanut butter too. Quite honestly, I am a crui bru junkie and enjoy all of the flavors–plain and flavored. I would suggested a chocolate mint to another alternative too!
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I think a coconut flavor would be wonderful
Peanut Butter Chocolate, Yum! I used to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge so delicious. Thank! So glad I just found your page! 🙂
Oh my!!! I am not a coffee drinker, and I love chocolate! I think I need this! Chocolate mint, chocolate caramel, chocolate peanut butter, just plain chocolate! My dad is allergic to chocolate, horrors I know, so growing up we didn’t have chocolate a lot. I think that fueled my love affair with it.
I’m a bit addicted to chocolate and Chipotle. Just the perfect marriage of flavor!
Chocolate and hazelnut is my favorite!
I make a buttered tea in the mornings. Wonder about a buttered chocolate? Love chocolate and peanut butter.
Definitely peppermint !
I love all things chocolate and caramel. Sometimes for a change I like chocolate with raspberry. Since I don’t drink coffee, I’m going to have to check this out. Thanks for sharing.
This looks so good! I’m a sucker for chocolate peppermint cocoa. I’d make this and add my homemade peppermint marshmallows. I do love chocolate peanut butter too, so maybe something g frozen in in the ice cream maker for that. My wheels are spinning now. 😊
Chocolate and peanut butter! Can’t wait to try this! Looks yummy!! Thanks for sharing!
This looks amazing! I bet it would be great with a dash of peppermint.
My favorite is chocolate and mint! Mmmmm!!!
Love chocolate and caramel, or chocolate by itself, or chocolate and toffee!
Peppermint!
I must try this!!!
SO interested! I have never heard of this before! Might be the answer to some issues in our home! Sugar free Chocolate!
Chocolate-Orange is my ultimate favorite. But chocolate cherry, chocolate strawberry, chocolate all things!!
Chocolate raspberry is my favorite combo. I need to try this. Thanks!
Love your article, I’m excited to try this in my InstaPot! I’m a huge hazelnut fan. Anytime I stop at a chocolate shop I look for hazelnut chocolates. I don’t usually drink coffee, but on a rare occasion, it’s a hazelnut latte for me. So of course, I’m going for for a hazelnut flavored chocolate drink!
Oh Chocolate and hazelnut without a doubt! Please random chooser pick me! Pick me! I want to introduce my MOPS group to both the IP and this drink because what toddler mom doesn’t like chocolate?!
I love chocolate. The more the better. I like macadamia and coconut combo with chocolate. I also like red velvet with any sort of combo. (Coconut, macadamia). Cherry and vanilla cream, blueberry and vanilla cream. Love flavored whip cream or just plain. Just think all chocolate should have whip cream on it.😛😜😋. And the peanut butter post absoultly
I had never heard of this before your blog, now I HAVE to have some! I love chocolate and raspberry together.
This is going to be an amazing experiment. I can’t even settle one one favorite. Hazelnut or almond are up there on the list but often find myself being a plain Jane. No offense to anyone named Jane! What do the kids like?
Shana, My kids like cinnamon, Mint, and orange versions. They weren’t very happy with my cayenne version (but that’s my fav!)
Chocolate is always great with coconut or almonds. And cinnamon!
Yay! I am always looking for new ways to have my bru! I will have to try this method. New flavor combos – I love chocolate & Carmel. Or maybe toasted marshmallow! That would be yummy!
I love chocolate and mint!!!
My favorite chocolate combo is chocolate and raspberries! I LOVE Crio Bru, it’s amazing!
This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try it! I love chocolate and orange together!
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I love Mexican hot chocolate, so chili powder or cayenne pepper would be perfect! Thanks for the chance!
Toffee or salted caramel and mint
came across this magic a couple years ago, but used my french press. Never considered using the IP, I bet that would bring our a much deeper flavor. Choc and almond is good, I might consider using some Vanilla Bean Paste with my first try though—that stuff is wonderful in anything I put it in
I love crio bru and drink it every single day!! I keep them in business:) I love chocolate and peanut butter or chocolate with something salty! I’d love to try crio bru with a toasted coconut flavor!!! Whip cream to top it off!
Hi Marci! Stumbled upon your giveaway on the Crio Bru insta. You have some awesome things going on here!! Congrats on your cook book! I am obsessed with Crio Bru, and I love a chocolate and coconut combo in the summer, and chocolate and peppermint in the winter 🙂
This sounds amazing!! My favorite combo is chocolate and pumpkin!!
Chocolate coconut anything!!
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I absolutely love crio! I love pb and chocolate, raspberry and chocolate, pumpkin and chocolate
I never knew what crio Bru was until I saw your recipes all the time! I finally decided I have to try this if she is bragging it up so much! My first bag came in the mail yesterday! So this weekend when it’s high 80s here I’m going to try it. Why couldn’t it come when it was 50 degrees here! I love a good hot cocoa mixed with a little French vanilla creamer. Chocolate with mint, chocolate with peanut butter! I can’t just have chocolate sorry. Needs some better flavor! Or hazelnut! So many options I’ll be following you whole your create the next thing I can drool over until I finally decided to make it!
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Hi! I found your recipe on the instant Pot community. Now I am so intrigued to try this drink! I love coffeee but would like an alternative from time to time. What better than with chocolate? My fave flavors are dulce de leche or even tres leches! Would love to see that in a recipe! Thx for the chance.
I just love chocolate anything! I think caramel, amaretto, or spicy would be my flavor choices to try.
Crio Bru is my favorite!!! I always made mine in a french press, but I’m going to have to try this for sure. I’m ready for my world to be rocked!!!!
What about chocolate and orange?!?!
All the other responses sound delicious too!
I love both chocolate and vanilla with raspberry, mint, peanut butter. Good luck to everyone !!
Chocolate and raspberries! My all-time favorite combination! I can’t wait to try this…
I love to dip pineapple 🍍 in chocolate!! Wonder how I could try to flavor the crio bru with pineapple?? Also, ❤️ love crio bru and bought the 3 qt IP so I can set it and have it ready for me in the morning. So excited!!
I’m an almond Joy junkie. Give me chocolate and coconut. Yum! Coconut extract and coconut milk. Heaven.
I bought a sample pack of Crio Bru after reading your earlier posts. I’ve only tried it in the french press but will definitely have to try it in my Instant Pot. I drank it plan (no creamer or sweetener) but loved how choclately it smelled.
I drink hot chocolate year round and my favorite way is super dark with cinnamon and cayenne pepper! I’ve heard of Crio Bru and thought I would probably love it, but was deterred from trying it because I don’t have a french press. And lo and behold, I found your blog and your recipe for the Instant Pot–which I have! Yay! I’m so excited to try Crio Bru now! Thank you for sharing!
I would love to try this! I had never heard of it before I started reading your blog. I hope I win! My favorite chocolate flavor combination is Chocolate & Peppermint. I wait for Trader Joe’s to get their Peppermint Hot Cocoa, and Peppermint Joe Joe’s in every year, and then I stock up.
Chocolate & Cinnamon is also really good. I add cinnamon whenever I make Texas Sheet Cake, and it adds a great depth of flavor.
This particularly intrigues me as I am not supposed to have caffeine..but love chocolate! The best comco cookies I’ve ever had was white chocolate and macadamia nut..wonder if that would work? Or salted caramel 🙂
Also, I notice on Amazon there is a Light Roast variety and a French Roast variety. You prefer the Light Roast? What is the difference? I’m planning to order some ASAP! 🙂
I prefer the Light Roast, the French Roast was a bit strong for me, but my sister Cami loves that one. If you’re a coffee drinker, I think you’ll love the flavor of the French Roast. You really can’t go wrong!
I ordered five bags of Crio Bru from Amazon after one of your posts about this marvelous beverage! I’ve been making it in my French Press but will try the pressure cooker method. I made it with our favorite French Roast ground coffee beans for breakfast yesterday-a lovely beverage on this nearly-autumn morning! Since raspberries are my favorite chocolate pairing, I’m wondering about adding fresh raspberries to the pressure cooker and straining them out along with the Crio Bru grounds when ready!
Yummy! I love love love crio bru!! My fave is still chocolate and peppermint! I will have to try the Cinnamon and chocolate now that I have my new Cinnamon extract!!
I have to say my favorite flavor with chocolate is almond or caramel. But I love putting peppermint schnapps in my hot cocoa in the winter 🙂
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This sounds amazing as well as being a healthy alternative to coffee. I live almond or coconut with chocolate. Five spice also gives chocolate drinks or smoothies and added dimension of flavor.
Chocolate mint never gets old!
You probably got suggestions for my fave combos like chocolate & coffee, or chocolate & cayenne/chili… I’m not sure if this would work in a drink, or if anyone suggested it, but what about chocolate and bacon??
I have become “addicted” to Crio Bru this summer. My favorite way to drink it is over ice with coconut milk and maple syrup. I’ve tried mixing the Ghana and Maya roasts, and this last time I added just a little ground coffee to the mix. One of my favorite chocolate/something combinations is chocolate/cherries. I’m not sure how this would be in a Crio Bru roast, but it’s always a good combo, as is chocolate/ginger.
My favorite is chocolate and peppermint.
I love Crio Brü and a touch of pumpkin spice! Yum!
Chocolate & sea salt and chocolate & coconut are my favs right now!
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Chocolate and COCONUT! I want to try making with coconut milk, maybe top with a little toasted coconut.
I love salted caramel hot chocolate. Think that would work?
Love crio!!! Can’t wait to try it in the Insta pot!!! I love vanilla and pumpkin flavors, with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice on top!
Anything with chocolate. Mint. Peanut butter. Salted caramel. Mmmm
Chocolate with almonds or with coffee or with mint or with coconut!
I love chocolate & peanut butter, dk choc & coconut, choc with marshmallow & cashews, chocolate & mint, white chocolate and raspberry, wait, only one? Chocolate with chocolate.
Chocolate and orange…
Plain chocolate is the best. Chocolate/raspberry and chocolate/Chipotle run a close second and third.
Chocolate and chili spice. Smooth with a little kick at the end.
Chocolate and Orange! I think that would be an amazing combination here!
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Chocolate + Chai with a hint of vanilla.
This looks amazing! I am fairly new to both Crio Bru and Instant Pot, so being introduced to a new way of using both is a dream! Thank you!
I’m thinking a good flavor meld would be Crio Bru Chocolate/Hazelnut/Banana! When I used to eat Nutella (maybe I sometimes still do?), I’d love to eat it with a fresh banana! It’s an ideal combo!
My absolute favorite combination is sea salted caramel with dark chocolate. The sugar from the caramel brings the bitterness down and creates the perfect (for me) dark chocolate taste. I like mine between 75%-80% dark.
My favorite chocolate combos are
Caramel and chocolate
Pomegranate and chocolate
Blueberry and chocolate
Marshmallow and chocolate
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. Thankyou!
This is really intriguing to me! I can’t wait to try it!
I think of chocolate and… caramel, peppermint,
and Bailey’s Irish Cream… yum, yum.
Not all together!
This looks amazin! Would love to try some!
My favorite flavors with chocolate are vanilla and cayenne
I absolutely LOVE cherry and chocolate!
I o chocolate with hazelnuts. I’ll bet that’d be yummy!
Oops LOVE 😏
Oh wow! This looks great! I’m going to have to add some to my shopping cart! I personally think that the flavor combinations of chocolate and cherry, chocolate and caramel (or salted caramel), chocolate and raspberry or chocolate and red chili would all be amazing.
Chocolate and sea salt. Think salted caramel.
I literally just ordered a french press yesterday to try out Crio Bru for the first time! Gaahhh…I had no idea my Instant Pot would work! I am so excited to try this stuff as I am a hot chocolate LOVER and need something healtheir and better for my family. I love chocolate with orange, almond, mint, and caramel. I haven’t tried these but I have heard of pairing it with lavender, coconut, hazlenut, and ginger as well. Mmmmmm….
Chocolate and mint is my favorite combo with chocolate and peanut butter a very close second.
chocolate is great with anything – but peanut butter is the best
Chocolate with macadamia nuts!! Who doesn’t love a little Nutella – such a delish combo!!! 🙂
OOPS…hazelnuts for the Nutella flavor BUT would be REALLY good with macadamia nuts too! 😉
Chocolate with chili!
I love Crio Bru! I wonder how chocolate and orange or chocolate and raspberry would be. I love chocolate anything!!🍫
I would love chocolate, with a touch or Cayanne pepper! Sounds yummy!
Chocolate with mint, peanut butter, or vanilla are my favorites!
I love chocolate with peppermint or with a nutty flavor. I would love to try this. It sounds delicious!
Chocolate and caramel
Chocolate and toffee!
Oh my, the possibilities! I’ve been wanting to try Crio Brew for awhile now and think that seeing the FB post that led me to your page must a sign to stop procrastinating and order some NOW!
All kidding aside, I am the epitome of a chocoholic, especially dark chocolate, and if it contains nuts (hazelnuts, almonds macadamias, etc., etc.) or if it’s complemented by raspberry, blood orange, or Mexican chilis, then COUNT ME IN!
I think any of these suggestions would make awesome flavor combos. Thanks for the post. BTW, the pic of your little one is adorable!
In my book, chocolate pairs beautifully with so many things. Peanut butter, cherry, toffee, caramel. Just can’t go wrong when you start with chocolate.
French silk flavor with chocolate and brandy, or butter Rum flavors would be amazing!
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Cinnamon and chocolate are lovely together!
Thank you for bringing this wonderful goodness into my life. Crio Bru is my go to morning drink and I’m enjoying my IP even more than before.
Two of my favorite things to combine with chocolate are orange or cherry. I have seen ads for Crio Bru online but have yet to try it because it’s a bit expensive. If I love it I wouldn’t mind paying for it but my pantry is filled with things I’ve tried that just don’t cut it. The passion you write about it with has me even more intrigued! I have been looking for something to satisfy cravings for chocolate to help me lose some weight and get healthier. Could Crio Bru be my solution? I’d love to find out!
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Chocolate and raspberry
Chocolate and coconut
Chocolate with hint of orange
I have never heard of this, but it sounds fabulous! I love chocolate with peanut butter, almonds, pumpkin spice, cinnamon. I just love chocolate! 😀
Chocolate and cinnamon would be my preference.
It all sounds really good. I’d like to try a chocolate and orange cup.
I have never heard of this!!’ Now I want to try it, especially because it is caffeine-free! Chocolate at night?!! Yes, please!! I would say salted caramel or pecan…
Mint and chocolate sounds good…need to try this!
Chocolate and peanut butter, chocolate and coconut. Pretty much anything with chocolate, and I’ll be there!
Chocolate hazelnut is one of my faves!
I also like cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne. But chocolate & coffee or chocolate & peppermint or chocolate & peanut butter. YUM!
YES. Peanut butter with whipped cream on top!
My fave chocolate flavor combo would be dark chocolate mint. This sounds intriguing! !
My favorite combo is chocolate + caramel + cinnamon 💜
I just started a sugar free lifestyle and this sounds like it would be perfect. I buy unsweetened vanilla almond milk already. Thanks for sharing.
I would love to try Chocolate-Rooibos!
I love chocolate and cinnamon.
My husband and I LOVE Crio Bru! And this is by far his favorite flavor. We have always made it in our French press and have found the longer we let it brew the better the flavor. Needless to say, we are constrantly finding ourselves waiting way longer than we want to to enjoy our favorite drink together. I had never thought about porting it in my Insta-pot!!! I think you just changed our lives!!
As for one of my favorite pairings (I love vcocolate with everything) in my crio when I’m feeling fancy, or need something to soothe my tummy, I’ll put a couple drops of peppermint essential oil into my cup before pouring in the crio. It’s so good! And I’ve found with the peppermint it has a natural sweetness and often doesn’t need (as much) sweetener. Try it!
This sounds AMAZING. As an LDS convert who low-key misses having a brewed hot drink every morning, I need this in my life. Chocolate and cayenne are my favorite together. ❤️❤️❤️
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My fave chocolate flavor combo is chocolate and hazelnut. MMMMM!
I love chocolate and Peppermint.
This looks amazing, and I’ve heard of Crio Bru, but never in a pressure cooker! I must try it!
I love orange and hazelnut with chocolate. I also wonder if you could do salted caramel somehow. How divine would that be?!
I would love to try this with almond flavor!
I have never tried this but look forward to doing so! I would like to try it with almond flavor!
I have pumpkin spice, ghana and peppermint and I’m working on acquiring a taste for 🙂 I need to fix it in my Instant Pot – maybe that would make a difference ! Can’t wait to try it.
Can’t wait to try this! My favorite combo is crio bro, a splash of coconut milk, coconut oil, and collagen powder.
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Chocolate and raspberry
Chocolate raspberry would be amazing! But I also love chocolate peppermint.
Just plain chocolate for me.
Crio Bru sounds fascinating. Chocolate and Toasted Marshmallow, is decadent, especially with a sprinkle of cinnamon. This could replaced a morning coffee break.
My favorite chocolate combo is the classic chocolate-mint. A close second is a warm and soothing chocolate-almond flavor. I could go for either of those right now…
I love chocolate with coconut and almond
OMG!! This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try. the varieties would be endless- cinnamon, peppermint, vanilla, coconut………
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Ginger with sea salt
Thanks for the great idea!
I cannot believe I haven’t heard if this before. I am currently working on my first round of Whole30 and missing coffee a bit. This could be a good sub. I am thinking that chocolate mint would be lovely as fall deepens.
Chocolate and caramel or hazelnut.
sounds delish! I would ❤️❤️to try it w hazlenut or cinnamon!!
I am all about Mexican hot chocolate. Which means cinnamon and cayenne, baby! Another favorite is nutmeg – I add it to my cold brew or French press. I’ve got to dig up some Crio Bru for my DF teen. It would make him so happy!
I love chocolate and cherry. And white chocolate. Yum 🤤 Wonder if this could have a white chocolate flavor?
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My first choice as a favorite would be orange chocolate or raspberry chocolate. Yum!
I’d love to try this with any good Chai Tea recipe, replacing the tea with Crio Bru! Sounds yummy!
This sounds delicious. I love all chocolate, but my current obsession is blueberries and chocolate!
Is there a reason you don’t put the grounds in some sort of device? A nut milk bag, tea strainer, or cheese cloth so you don’t have to strain it?
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Angela, I’ve tried putting them in a fine mesh strainer, but they of course wouldn’t stay put. The cheese cloth sounds like an awesome idea. I think I’ll give it a try. Thank you!
Hi Marci! I’ve been enjoying Crio Bru for a few years now, and am really thrilled to have found your instant pot method. After three broken french presses over the years, I’m happily enjoying my much richer and creamier version in my IP thanks to you! All the recipes I’ve tried from you have been a huge hit actually, and I hope you continue to enjoy the success you deserve with your site and your book, which I’m hoping to get a hard copy of soon. As for combinations, I love chocolate with salt, or cayenne, or macadamia nut. I’m a sucker for the rich sweet/savory combo. Thanks 🙂
Sarah, Your comment made my day, thank you!
Never heard of this. I have a Instant Pot and my daughter loves hot chocolate. How about some gojiberries to give a little sweet?
Ping, That’s a great idea. I’ve infused it with dates before and blended it down. That works well too.
I LOVE chocolate and a touch of chipotle! It’s soooooooo yummy!
I love chocolate with coffee. I tell my husband I’m making coffee…but it’s really chocolate flavored with coffee!
I usually add Coconut Creme creamer and a touch of chipotle chili powder to my Ghana French Roast Crio Bru. *love,love,love*
I love chocolate cherry and adding cinnamon or nutmeg to anything makes it better
My go-to mix is French Vanilla sugar-free, Coffee Mate non-dairy creamer in cocoa or milk.
My grandkids refer to it as “Yummy milk.” You don’t need much to improve the flavor of so many things. I specify that brand because the vanilla is MUCH better than so many others and it only takes a little.
I’m so excited to try your Instant Pot “Bru.” Thanks for the enlightening possibilities!
Straight chocolate, the darker the better, for me! However, if you absolutely had to add something to it, coffee, almond, or peanut butter are good choices.
Hazelnut Chocolate…outstanding!
I love mint, peanut butter, cinnamon, Chipotle! There isn’t just one way!
Get out! I can’t wait to try Crio Bru in my Instant Pot! I would add a touch of peppermint.
I absolutely live crio bru I’ve been drinking it for years!!! I have it every morning and night with some coffee creamer, I just switch up creamer flavors. I’m super excited to try the IP. I’d love some free Crio as I’m practically going broke with my habit😁
Chocolate and raspberry or vanilla. Sounds really good!
I love chocolate and orange together. I’ve never heard of Crio Bru, but I can’t wait to try it!
Chocolate and cinnamon are my favorite but I bet you could make an awesome chocolate chai with this! That would be great hot or iced! 😃
Honey and orange!
Chocolate and almond….
I cant wait to try this.
What about with a hint of lavendar?
Sounds crazy, just might be awesome though! I’ve got some dried lavender, I may give it a go.
I love chocolate and raspberries together!!
Chocolate and hazelnut
I love chocolate with pb or cinnamon.
My favorite chocolate flavor is with a hint of hazelnut.
I made your recipe in the instant pot…..yummy without sweetner. Then I tried a little cream, cardamom and a bit of Stevia……more yum!!!
Thanks for the IP recipe. Can it also be made in a regular drip coffee maker? I dont have a Frech press.
Chocolate and caramel! I am so intrigued by this- I love chocolate but it doesn’t always love me! Same with coffee. Caffeine makes my heart go wonky! Would love to try an alternative and see how it effects me!
I’ve only recently heard of crio bru but now I can’t wait to try it especially since I also recently bought an Instant Pot! And I love chocolate and caramel!
Hands down my favorite chocolate flavor combination is chocolate and peppermint with cream. Yum!!
My sister has been telling me about This for awhile now. I think it’s time to give it a try!
Chocolate with fruit flavors is at the top of my list, especially chocolate with raspberry and chocolate with orange. Mmmmmm. Oh, and win or lose, you’ve convinced me that Crio Bru is something I must try!
This sounds amazing, I can’t wait to try some. I love simple chocolate but there is something amazing about a chocolate butterscotch combination. I adore a bit of butterscotch schnapps stitred into hot chocolate… I bet this would be even better!
Ive never even heard of this before! I must try it. My favorite chocolate combinations are chocolate/almonds & chocolate/caramel 🙂
Yum yum! So many great ideas. I like dark chocolate, bing cherry, and almond extract.
Red wine!!! Oh wait–did you mean with Crio Bru or just chocolate? Well, either way… 😉
My favorite chocolate pairings are peanut butter, orange and mint. But I bet Crio Bru with a small bit of Nutella stirred in would be quite yummy as well! I like mine personally with a couple drops of peppermint essential oil and a bit of milk. MMMmmmmmm!!!! I had not heard of it before your downloadable recipe book, so thank you for introducing me. After this post I may have to try some new ideas! Can’t wait, especially with Fall coming.
I love raspberry and chocolate together !!!!!
Chocolate and peanut butter!
I like putting a used vanilla bean and a cinnamon stick in to steep with my crio bru. I am excited to try the pressure cooker method.
Hot chocolate made with coconut milk.
I need to try this! Sounds heavenly ❤️ I recently found peanut butter powder so I would definitely add that and maybe chai or espresso!
My MIL gave me some Crio Bru. Heavenly stuff! Like it with sugar free salted caramel coffee flavoring. And heavy cream because why not!
Crio Bru is new to me, but I am now eager to try it. My favorite combination would be chocolate and raspberry.
Have never heard of this. Would love to try it! Just chocolate would be my 1st choice but chocolate/mint would be my next.
When it’s cold out I love Chocolate with mint. It just calms me right down.
I love chocolate and caramel with a hint of sea salt.
Chocolate and toffee!
I’m usually a pure chocolate girl, especially in beverage form :), but I do think caramel would be yummy. I wonder how a chai version would work?
Oh my gosh!! This looks delicious! Probably a lot less calories than the chocolate wine I sometimes have! Who can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter??
Oh my goodness, chocolate and salted caramel, chocolate and peanut butter, chocolate and mint… I could wax poetic all day about chocolate pairings! I love them all. Thank you for doing a giveaway. I’m so excited to try Crio Bru, especially now that I’m finally brave enough to use my Instant Pot, thanks to your recipes and guidance.
I love chocolate and orange together. There’s just something about the brightness of the orange combined with the richness of chocolate!
Chocolate n orange is divine! I make orange creme truffles around Christmastime covered in chocolate, they are my most popular truffle flavor!!I’m intrigued with the insta pot n it’s on my list for Christmas…
I like dark chocolate, peppermint and spearmint with a touch of cinnamon and citrus.
Yum! I love chocolate and caramel!
I love Crio Bru! I’m making some today!
Chocolate and PB or Chocolate and Orange are my faves!
Fall is my favorite time of the year for all things Pumpkin! I’d love a PUMPKIN flavor to go with this😍
I’ve never heard of this product, so I am anxious to try it. I love hot chocolate with a peppermint flavor.
Seconding (thirding, fifthing, tenthing? I didn’t read all the comments) Chocolate and orange together, always reminds me of Christmas, perhaps with a touch of cloves like a Christmas pomander ball. Mmmmm!
I cannot wait to try this in my Instant Pot. Right now I’m loving chocolate and raspberry together, but chocolate and peanut butter is pretty magical too.
Oh my, that sounds too good to be true! Chocolate and caramel would be my combo. Yum! Another thing to add to my wish list! My birthday can’t get here soon enough! 🙂
Cute picture of your girl! Love it.
Cecilia
Sounds wonderful! My favorite combination is chocolate and vanilla.
Chocolate Raspberry
Oh, yes please… Hazelnut and chocolate go sooooo good together! I love this giveaway, please make my day and send some Crio Bru my way! (this totally rhymes)
It’s not original, but chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite. I also love spices like cardamom.
Had never heard of crio-bru until I saw about it on the Instant Pot page. But I am definitely gong to get some and try it. Love anything chocolate
Love chocolate . Period. Love chocolate and almonds or childcare with pretty much any nut. Love chocolate and cinnamon.
*I LOVE SMORES. So you should figure out how to make that flavor so that I can have my summer love all year long!*
I’ve never had crio bru and was actually looking for it at the grocery store last night because of how much you guys rave bout it but I couldn’t find it. Where do you get it?
Chocolate and Cayenne
Chocolate and Amaretto
Chocolate and Orange
I love chocolate and orange. I also love Crio Bru, but have not tried it in my Instapot and now I’m so excited to do so! I wonder how orange peel would be, since you’d strain it out at the end? Or just orange extract.
I’ve never heard of this but would love to try it! White choc caramel or nutella! Yum!
I would love to try crio bru. I th No chocolate hazelnut is probaly my favorite flavor combo.
My favorite is chocolate and mint.
Oh the choc options
Choc and coconut
Choc and orange
Choc and mint
The best chocolate combination besides more chocolate is salted caramel or even just sea salt to break up a bit of the sweetness. Yum, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
OMG! How did I get to be this age and not know about Criollo Bru? I’m on a mission to learn more and try this. Thank you!
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So many possibilities. Chocolate and Orange for Fall. Peppermint for the Holidays. and, a bit of Tia Maria by the fire on a snowy night!
Have never tried it but I love simple dark chocolate so I’m intrigued..I’d love to try it!
Anything chocolate and cinnamon are my favorite combination. I have never heard of Crio bru before but would love to get started with it. I’m NOT a coffee drinker, but trying to eat healthy AND have chocolate sounds amazing!!
This is an awesome post! Chocolate and peppermint or just about any favor combination.
My favorite flavor is peppermint with dark chocolate.. I like to add candy canes too!
I’ve seriously never met a chocolate combo I didn’t like! But, my all time favorite is amaretto and chocolate! As a non alcohol drinker I usually just settle for almond extract. But, it just occurred to me that I could but an amaretto syrup!
Marci! I’ve ordered and am getting everything to do yogurt this week!!! Crío Bru is NEXT on the list!! Before I changed my eating habits I LOVED those round chocolate balls that you smacked and they broke into slices. (It’s been so long I don’t remember the name) Anyway! My fav was the orange and chocolate one. That would be my suggestion for a flavor of Crío Bru. 😀👍🏻😊👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🍫
I keep hearing about this stuff and can’t wait to try it!! I love chocolate! Like obsessed with good chocolate! Chocolate and PB or almond and chocolate and strawberries are some of my Favs! Thanks for this recipe!
Chocolate and salted caramel, chocolate and malt, chocolate and mint, chocolate and raspberry, chocolate and orange, really just anything chocolate! 🙂
I want to try it with fresh ground coffee!
My favorite chai flavor is star anise. I also love anise seed and fennel. I’ve always loved black licorice (but not licorice root – yuck). Pomegranate is also a current favorite – pomegranate ice cream bars coated with dark chocolate are to die for. I’m going to need to make our own non-dairy version.
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Chocolate and raspberries…!
I like chocolate everything. Surprised I have never heard of this before.
Chocolate and peanut butter….yum! I’d love to try this!
Thank you! I bought Crio Bru because I love love chocolate but have been clueless about actually brewing it! Gonna put it in the IP right now. As to your question/ contest: chocolate and hazelnut , chocolate and vanilla, or white chocolate combined with the Crio Bru. Hope I win!!!!!
Oh, how I love chocolate! How have I not heard of this before? I can’t wait to try it!
My favorite is chocolate and banana, with a little cinnamon!
I haven’t heard of Crio Bru until recently, and now am obsessed to try it. Chocolate by itself would be nice but adding some peppermint would be Christmas in the pot. Sounds yummy. I can’t wait to try it.
I love Chou and raspberry. I’m really want to try this product.
I’ve never heard of this, but now I’m dying to give it a try! I love chocolate and coconut, but peanut butter, mint, and mocha are all pretty close behind coconut 🙂
Oh my! What does chocolate NOT go with? I love mint, almond and raspberry with chocolate. I’ll be trying Crio Bru soon! Thanks for the recipes!
Chocolate and mint, chocolate and coconut, chocolate and chocolate… chocolate with coffee.. or tea….
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I have never tried Crio Bru, but it sounds amazing! I love chocolate with coconut or vanilla. And I’m always looking for new things to make in my IP.
Have never tried Crio Bru but sounds heavenly! I think I’d add a little coconut oil or Raspberries for a yummy combination. Can’t wait to try.
Having just had to give up coffee I am dying to try this! My favorite chocolate combo is chocolate and coconut – but chocolate and mint is a close second!
My favorite combo with chocolate is sea salt caramel! The buttery caramel with a touch of salt goes so well with milk and dark chocolate.
Oh Chocolate and hazelnut without a doubt! Please random chooser pick me! Pick me! I want to introduce my MOPS group to both the IP and this drink because what toddler mom doesn’t like chocolate?!
Mexican Chocolate!
Chocolate and peanut butter, chocolate and caramel, and chocolate and orange are my favorite combos. But really, chocolate goes with pretty much anything. Thanks for the chance to win! I’ve never had Crio Bru, but would love to try some.
I purchased the pumpkin flavored and made it following your recipe. I found the flavor very weak. I made it in the Instant pot. Next time I will add a cup less of water and hopefully I will find it more to my liking. Thanks.
Butterscotch & chocolate!
Hello-
Thank you for the opportunity. My favorite chocolate combination is with chocolate-cinnamon or chocolate-coffee (depending on the day).
Have a great day!
Love your beautiful photos! Maybe chocolate and salted caramel, or chocolate and cinnamon, or chocolate and mint……? So many possibilities:))
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Chocolate with vanilla!
I had never heard of this until you posted on the IP Community Page. I have been looking for a way to cut back on my caffeine and I may have just found it. I kind of like my chocolate as is. Maybe a touch of whipped cream 🙂
OHHH, I want to try Chocolate and MINT!!
I’m thinking I need to give this a shot. I have a bag of Crio Bru and a French Press but I never use it because the French Press…
And my first flavor experiment will definitely be orange. Like those chocolate oranges at Christmas.
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I love a bit of cinnamon in my hot chocolate.
I love choc and peanut butter, dark chocolate and almonds, chocolate and toffee, chocolate and coconut….maybe it would be easier to list what I don’t like with chocolate.
Chocolate with coconut first, chocolate with raspberries second, chocolate with mint third, chocolate with caramel fourth, and chocolate with peanut butter fifth.
How can I choose 1 flavor combination? Chocolate and cinnamon, chocolate and peanut butter and chocolate and orange are probably my top favorites!!
Never heard of it, but willing to try anything to test recipes….
I haven’t had the pleasure of trying Crío Bru just yet but that’s about to change because it sounds awesomely delicious! I bet chocolate caramel would be out of this world, as would be chocolate marshmallow smores!
Would probably love chocolate with caramel, chocolate makes everything taste better! Awaiting my sample packs so I can try this!!
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Chocolate and mint are my favorite. I really like chocolate and chai together though.
peppermint and chocolate, closely followed by caramel and chocolate!
ooooooooH! i like chocolate and orange best <3
Don’t mess around when it comes to chocolate. So STRAIGHT UP CHOCOLATE for me!
Chocolate and peanut butter!
I can’t wait to try this and of course I am all about the pumpkin spice this time of year.
Chocolate & Caramel. My husband’s fave is chocolate & coconut.
How long can this stay refrigerated?
Chocolate and caramel are my favorites!
Looks delicious! It’s gotta be chocolate and raspberry for me.
Looks yummy 😋
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I love chocolate with orange!
I must try this! My husband is a coffee connoisseur but I can’t stand the stuff. Crio Bru is something I would love. Mint with chocolate is a favorite of mine.
I love chocolate/cherry combo! Never heard of this drink before but it sounds so yummy!!!
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I am not a super chocolate person, nor do I drink coffee, but this looks amazing!!! I am thinking Crio Bru with mint, or chili peppers would be intriguing. Perhaps some cherries for a Black Forest treat. XOXO
I love chocolate and coffee
This looks so good!! I have never heard of it, now I have to try it! My daughter would love a mocha chocolate coconut or mint hot. Chocolate strawberry would be great cold.
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This looks amazing! I love chocolate and peanut butter, chocolate and coffee, chocolate and mint. My list could keep going 🙂
Nothing new here, but man I love chocolate and peppermint. I am dying to try this stuff and would love to win!
My favorite flavors are chocolate, chocolate mint & chocolate caramel. Or any chocolate, lol.
I love Chocolate Orange
Chocolate Chili
and Chocolate Peanut Butter those are my top 3, I can’t pick just one.
Salted caramel sounds wonderful for this. I’ve never tried Crio Bru, but I just copied this recipe and am going to order some. Thank you!
chocolate and caramel! Can’t wait to try it!
I love dark chocolate and orange!
I have never heard of Crio Bru until today, I’m new to your blog and I would certainly like to try Crio Bru! Chocolate flavors I love, are chocolate cherry or raspberry.
Dark chocolate and salted carmel … 🙂
Mint chocolate!
Oh how I love Crio Bru!! I would love a caramel or orange flavored one.
I have never had Crio Bru. In fact, I had never even heard of it until I read about it on your blog. I really want some now! I love chocolate, but I don’t love cofee. I think I may buy some tonight!! Which flavor? I have no idea. How can you go wrong with chocolate!!??
Beckie, well I did go wrong with chocolate once as a kid when I ate a spoonful of cocoa powder…😊. I would start with Ghana Light. The Peppermint is also a favorite (usually only a seasonal flavor) and Maya is amazing if you like a spicy kick.
I have never even heard of this but I am on board now. I want to try the chocolate cinnamon.
Chocolate with sea salt or cayenne!
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I’m going looking for this now!! Dark chocolate with Nuts and blueberries, chocolate and strawberry, chocolate and coffee bean, chocolate and banana, chocolate and pretzels, so many flavors…
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Chocolate and orange is a favorite of mine.
I love mint chocolate!! I would love to try this it sound delicious and would be a great birthday present! (9/21/80)
I love chocolate and peanut butter. Wondering if a touch of PB2 mixed in would be nummy?
Another chocolate mint fan here!
I will take anything chocolate and peanut butter 😉
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I’d love to try it with a heaping tablespoon of Biscoff cookie butter.
I have never tried this but I definitely will! Chocolate and mint or me.
That would have to be Chocolate Almond!
It’s chocolate and raspberry for me. Well heck, it’s chocolate and just about anything.
I love the flavor of (good) chocolate and orange together <3
I love chocolate/orange. Is this the quality of chocolate thaat they use at that Serendipity place that has frozen hot chocolate? I have never experienced it, but have heard it is wonderful.
I love Chocolate with caramel.
What about coconut Crio Bru.
Benefits of coconut oil and cocoa beans.
Ooh I would love to try this! Chocolate and hazelnuts!
Mmm I love chocolate mint, Neapolitan, and smores.
Could you trek me where you purchase this? If like to try it!
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Jill, I order from Amazon, Vitacost, and a lot of times right from Crio Bru’s website. I put the links in the post if that helps
Hi,
My favorite combo is chocolate and raspberry. It is a lovely combination just before bed or after shoveling that first winter snow. I am intrigued by the idea of an electric pressure cooker; I have always used my ancient Presto on the stove.
I’d love to try the Crio Bru!, It sounds divine.
I like dark chocolate with cherries & almonds or with sea salt & almonds.
This looks wonderful. I want to show how to do this on my facebook live show, so, I have to learn how to do it. I love chocolate and hazelnut together, so much!
Mint chocolate caramel.
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Mint Chocolate Caramel sounds yum!
Chocolate with caramel and sea salt is my favorite but I also love chocolate with orange or peanut butter.
I’ve never heard of Crio Bru until I saw your post a couple of days ago. I bought some yesterday at a local health food store, and made it this morning in my Instant Pot. It was good, but it kind of tasted “watered down”. I made it exactly how you did, except I used agave instead of the maple syrup. I think next time I will try like half the water…?
I just recently heard of crio bru. I’m excited to try it soon! I love chocolate and peanuts or coconut! And caramel is always good too!
Never tried it, but would love to make it in my Instant Pot Mini in our RV. Maybe chocolate-hazelnut?
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I love chocolate and mint lately! This sounds like a perfect coffee replacement for me, I’m 30 weeks pregnant and miss my warm drink in the mornings!!
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I love my Crio with pumpkin spice or with a drop of peppermint oil.
Ooo….I love chocolate with anything really. I think peanut butter is my favorite! Peanut butter Crio bru???!? I’d love to win mostly because I really NEED this cookbook!
Have you ever tried putting it in at night on a timer? I’d assume you would need to do it without the milk. Think it would turn out ok?
Would love to give this a try! I would love chocolate and coconut 😊
Just got my first bag this morning and couldn’t wait to try it! It’s heavenly…how have I never heard of this before! Thanks!
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Jill, It’s amazing right! I just had a big cup of it myself!
unless I did something wrong this seems way too diluted to me. I made it per the recipe shown and it came out like barely chocolate flavored water…
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Bonnie, It is more watered down compared to traditional hot chocolate. But it definitely has a chocolate flavor. It’s more of a drink you’d drink everyday, any time of day, vs hot chocolate as dessert. Does that make any sense? My sister does 2 cups milk and 2 cups of water to make if a bit less watery, you could try that. What kind of Crio Bru did you get?
This sounds amazing!!!! Could you tell me what strainer you used? I clicked on the link you posted and it’s not working. Is it a fine mesh?
Rebecca, yep it’s a fine mesh strainer. I’ll check my link, thanks for letting me know!
Thanks! Getting ready to make this now!
Rebecca, then may your day be awesome 😉
How about coconut and almond milk, kind of like an almond joy candy bar but without the fat and calories!
Have you tried using Coconut milk? Just wondering if that would work?
M, I have, and it’s dreamy! I would just suggest using the lite kind because the full fat solidifies in the fridge quite a bit.
Hi there! If I wanted to use dairy instead of the almond milk would I just use the recommended amount of water and add the dairy as I drink it? Or just substitute 2 additional cups of water in the brewing process? Thanks!!
Bryna, I make my kids with cows milk all the time, so that will work just great! Just substitute it for the almond milk.
Mocha or vanilla almond would be my choice. Ordering some of this from Amazon for The Man, who is a non-coffee drinker.
Jilly, You will love it!
So I am sold on trying this. Going sugar free has been amazing but I do miss chocolate something fierce. Hoping this will replace my unhealthy mounds. Thinking of trying it with coconut milk.
Jen, I drink it without any sweetener. I wouldn’t say everyone would love it like that, but I adore it this way! Coconut milk and almond milk are my favorite milk to brew it with. My kids love it with a bit of maple syrup.
I’m always drawn to chocolate with orange or raspberry.