Description
Indulge in Spiced Hot Cocoa Anti-Inflammatory Goodness
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Almond Milk (can use cow’s milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Whipped Cream or Marshmallows
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat almond milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add unsweetened cocoa powder to the hot milk. Whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
- Stir in maple syrup or honey, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Add ground turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Whisk continuously to blend evenly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of ground black pepper into the mixture.
- Continue to heat the mixture for 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Once heated through, remove from the heat and pour the cocoa into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy each delightful sip!
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg