Description
This healthy hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and made with wholesome ingredients for a cozy, lower-sugar treat. Perfect for warming up while still keeping things nutritious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the almond milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup, and sea salt until fully combined.
- Add chopped dark chocolate and continue whisking until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into a mug and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any milk of choice such as oat, dairy, or coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.
- For extra richness, blend before serving for a frothy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
