Description
Healthy hot chocolate to chase away the winter chills
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dark cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup whole fat milk, organic or grass fed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 small pinch cayenne (optional)
- Splash of vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional garnish (whipped cream, chocolate curls, marshmallows, mini marshmallows, dusting of cinnamon or cocoa)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan with a heavy bottom, measure out the milk, cocoa, and sweetener.
- Grab a whisk, and over medium heat whisk the cocoa until it begins to steam.
- Add the cinnamon and cayenne if using, or add vanilla if not using the cinnamon and cayenne, and whisk into the hot cocoa.
- Some people add a small pinch of salt to bring out the flavors, salt is optional.
- Pour into a mug and serve hot, and frothy.
Notes
Makes one serving
