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Healthy Hot Chocolate

Warm up your chilly evenings with a comforting and indulgent cup of Healthy Hot Chocolate, made with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk (organic and grass-fed) For a rich taste.
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa recommended.
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For enhanced flavor.
  • Dash to taste salt Balances sweetness.
  • Cream for whipping (optional) For topping, if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add 2 cups of milk to a medium saucepan over medium to low heat.
  2. Warm the milk gently, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
  3. Add in the cocoa powder and maple syrup (or honey) and whisk everything together until it’s completely combined and smooth.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a dash of salt for a little extra flavor.
  5. If desired, whip up some cream to top off your hot chocolate.
Serving
  1. Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs.
  2. If you’ve whipped cream, add a generous dollop on top and sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon for visual appeal.

Notes

Chill it out for an iced treat. To make it minty, add a few drops of peppermint extract. For a dairy-free version, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.