Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate
Healthy cacao powder hot chocolate is an anti-inflammatory superfood hot chocolate drink made from cacao powder, brown sugar, vanilla and your choice of milk. This cozy raw cacao drink is full of nutrients and perfect for kids and adults.
Servings: 2
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar or maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe cup, add all ingredients.2 cups milk, 2 tablespoon raw cacao powder, 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, pinch salt
- Heat: Microwave the mixture for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Be careful when removing the cup as it may be hot.
- Froth and Enjoy: Use a hand frother to blend the ingredients until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Taste-test for sweetness and add more if needed. Sip and savor!
Add toppings
- Choose additional toppings as you please, including 1 teaspoon cinnamon, miniature marshmallows or even a dollop of whipped cream.
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Notes
Taste-test for sweetness: No matter the sweetener you use, taste the mixture once you've frothed to see if it needs more sweetening, then add a teaspoon or more and froth again.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 1mg