Healthy Hot Chocolate :)

Who Says you can't have a deliciously creamy Hot Chocolate...that's actually HEALTHY?  Try this one...... instead of those HIGH Sugar Package Brands!  It's YUMMY!  I'm sure you'll be doubling, tripling or quadrupling this recipe:)

ENJOY & Happy Holidays!


    








  INGREDIENTS

  

• 1 cup, plus 1-2 tablespoons milk of choice (Almond, Hemp, Rice, etc.)
• 2 rounded teaspoons unsweetened DARK Cocoa Powder 70% OR HIGHER
• 1 teaspoon raw sugar (Stevia or sweetener of choice)
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or real vanilla bean
• Cinnamon, nutmeg, optional
• Cool Whip (Sugar Free)

     DIRECTIONS

1. Place 1 cup milk in a small pot over medium low heat.
2. Meanwhile, place cocoa powder, sugar, and the 1 extra tablespoon of milk in a small bowl. Whisk until a paste/thick mixture forms and powder is absorbed. Add additional tablespoon of milk, if needed.
3. Whisk cocoa mixture into milk mixture. Heat till hot but not boiling. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour into a mug, dollop with cool whip and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg!
5. Enjoy!

Notes
The directions above are for a stovetop preparation, but you can just as easily make this in the microwave.

Multiplies easily if you need more than a single serving.
 

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