Ingredients
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- Two tbsp. High quality dark chocolate or unsweetened cacao
- One cup of milk (your choice of milk/dairy-free alternative)
- Honey, coconut sugar, or maple syrup to taste
- Optional: Pinch of cinnamon
- Optional: 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- Optional: Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Heat one cup of milk (or a dairy-free alternative like almond, hazelnut or coconut milk for a gluten-free option) in a saucepan over medium heat. Watch that the milk doesn’t boil.
- Add two tablespoons of the dark chocolate or cacao powder.
- Sweeten with a tablespoon of honey, coconut nectar, maple syrup, or golden monk fruit according to taste.
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract.
- Whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into your favorite mug and and top with a little whipped cream. Enjoy♥️.
Notes
This recipe combines the health benefits of high flavanol chocolate with the comfort of a warm, soothing beverage. Look for products labeled as high in cacao content and low in added sugars to maximize health benefits.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes