Hot Chocolate with Cacao Powder
Healthy hot chocolate with cacao powder is a delicious hot chocolate that has the anti-inflammatory power of raw cacao powder. This drink is easy to make in a blender using just cacao powder, brown sugar, vanilla and your choice of milk. 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
