My Absolute Favorite Healthier Hot Chocolate
A delicious and healthier hot chocolate recipe using almond milk, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. Perfect for cozy nights!
Equipment
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped
- a pinch of sea salt
- coconut whipped cream for serving Optional
- ground cinnamon Optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and almond milk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and add maple syrup and chopped dark chocolate.
- Whisk constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture is heated through, about 5-6 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Add a dash of ground cinnamon if using.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with coconut whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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