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Superfood Hot Chocolate

A Superfood Hot Chocolate made with cacao, adaptogen herbs and spices make it a comforting healthy hot cocoa to enjoy all winter long.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups non-dairy milk I used cashew
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1-2 TBS maple syrup honey or 2 Medjool dates* (or date paste)
  • 2 tsp maca powder or reishi powder**
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric
  • pinch cayenne pepper
Optional add-ins:
  • 2 tsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 2 servings collagen peptides

Instructions

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  1. Heat milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until simmering.
  2. Add in cacao or cocoa powder and sweetener of choice; whisk until smooth.
  3. Add in maca or reishi powder, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and pinch of cayenne. Whisk continuously while mixture is simmering, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add in optional add-ins of ghee, coconut oil and/or collagen peptides. You can divide mixture here depending on personal preference. 
  5. Pour spicy superfood hot chocolate into two mugs, enjoy!

Notes

  • *Use 2 Medjool dates per 2 servings if you'd like a Whole30 option. Pure maple syrup, honey, agave, coconut sugar or even a stevia sweetener would work depending on personal preference.
  • **You may leave out the adaptogens of you'd like, but if you're interested in adding them into your diet this is a fun way to enjoy them!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 145mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.