Raw Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate Recipe
Description
Hot chocolate is one of the most comforting and delicious drinks out there. It is the perfect drink for cold winter nights. With this recipe, you can make a delicious and healthier hot chocolate with raw cacao powder. Raw cacao powder is a healthier alternative to regular cocoa powder as it is not processed and contains more antioxidants and minerals. It is also darker in color and slightly bitter in taste. This hot chocolate recipe is easy to make, and you can adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Ingredients
This recipe yields two servings of hot chocolate. You will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or nut butter)
Instructions
To make the hot chocolate, you will need to heat up the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and coconut oil (or nut butter). Whisk until everything is combined and the cocoa powder is dissolved. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs and enjoy!
Notes
This hot chocolate can be enjoyed hot or cold. For a cold version, simply let the hot chocolate cool down to room temperature and then pour it over ice. You can also top it with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
This hot chocolate recipe is vegan and gluten-free. It is also full of antioxidants and minerals from the raw cacao powder. Each serving provides approximately:
- 90 calories
- 4g of protein
- 9g of carbohydrates
- 3g of fat
- 2g of fiber
- 4g of sugar
This hot chocolate is a healthier alternative to regular hot cocoa made with cocoa powder. It is a great way to get the comforting and delicious taste of hot chocolate without the added sugar and processed ingredients.
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