Who doesn’t love a delicious mug of hot chocolate in the winter?
Did you know I am a self-identified chocoholic? Almost ten years ago, I changed my diet and cut out the majority of dairy and sugar. (There’s a long story for another time…LOL!) Of course, I feel WAY better. My immune system is stronger. But….what did I do about the hot chocolate dilemma? Those little packets you mix with water are full of sugar and chemicals.
After some searching, I found an excellent recipe! This has become my go-to for my family!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups Almond Milk
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk
- 3-4 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ¼ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
DIRECTIONS:
Heat milk and maple syrup in a pan on the stove. Once hot add cocoa powder. Whisk to mix the cocoa powder into the milk. Add in the dark chocolate chips and whisk.
* Substitutions for personal preference…. Use any kind of non-dairy milk you prefer. I love vanilla unsweetened almond milk and canned coconut milk/cream for this recipe. You could substitute raw coconut sugar for maple syrup. Use your favorite kind of chocolate chips! (There are brands that offer dairy free and sugar free options.) I love Ghirardelli brand 60% dark chocolate chips. They do have a bit of dairy and sugar. You could omit the chocolate chips completely if you prefer.
* Take it to the Next Level …add your favorite extract or food-grade essential oil. Peppermint hot chocolate! Orange hot chocolate! So many delicious options!
ENJOY!
PS…I’d love to know if you try this recipe! Drop me a note or tag me in your social media post!
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