Healthy For You Hot Cocoa
I'm an adult. I know that, you know that, the DMV knows that. Its undeniable, truly.
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But if you were to assess my age based on my beverage consumption alone - its questionable, no doubt.
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Coffee's not my thing, beer tastes like soggy bread, and there's only one kind of wine I can really get behind.
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But cocoa, man. That stuff is in my inner circle. There's nothing better than a rainy day, a cozy sweater and a warm cup of hot chocolate to sooth the soul. I'm hooked on the hard stuff.
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And being that I love to drink it so regularly, I've come up with my own little tasty creation that's not only delicious, but less processed & sugary than the classic cocoa mix I grew up loving. Hope you find some solace from winter (and adulting) in this cozy cup.
Prep time: 5 miN
Total time: 5 min
Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients:
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3 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
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2 Tbsp unsweetened organic cocoa powder
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1-2 Tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free monkfruit sweetener
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small pinch of sea salt (help brings out the flavors of the chocolate and sweetener)
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dairy-free coconut-based whipped cream
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients except the whipped cream into a saucepan over medium heat, using a whisk to break up any clumps.
Keep stirring until smooth and hot, then pour into a mug, top with coconut whipped cream and serve warm.
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​ENJOY!
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