Simple & Healthy Hot Cocoa

Is there anything more nostalgic then a hot cup of hot cocoa?! I think not! You know I had to put a little healthy twist on this to make it a healthy hot cocoa though! You’re going to want to cozy up next to the tree and sip on this for the rest of winter! Let’s dive into it..

Healthy Hot Cocoa Breakdown

The best part about this healthy hot cocoa is that it’s SIMPLE, one pan and you can make it within 5 minutes as soon as your craving hits. Here’s what you need..

• Alternative Milks: For the base of the hot cocoa I used an unsweetened almond milk mixed with a full fat coconut milk (from the can) to make it super thick and creamy! It adds an extra layer of decadence to the mix.
• Chocolate: DUH! We have to have some good chocolate in here for a good hot cocoa! I used a combination of unsweetened organic cocoa powder, as well as some vegan chocolate chips. I love these ones because they’re sweetened with monk fruit vs. sugar. 
• Sweeten it Up!: I went for monk fruit to sweeten up the hot cocoa. Again, I love monk fruit because it has zero glycemic index which means that it has no affect on your blood sugar, where as your typical sugar does! Some other low glycemic sweeteners that I love include stevia and coconut sugar.
• Extras: To add a bit of extra flavor to the hot cocoa, I added in some pure vanilla extract, as well as a pinch of sea salt which brings out all of the flavors even better!

If you’re looking for some more holiday sweet inspiration, check out my White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies or my No Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake. I’m also going to be making this hot cocoa on my Instagram tonight, so be sure to tune in!

Simple & Healthy Hot Cocoa

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5Minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ c full fat coconut milk
• 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
• 2 tbsp raw cocao powder
• 1 tbsp vegan chocolate chips
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

Hot Cocoa Time!

1. Add all ingredients to a sauce pan on medium/low heat.
2. Whisk until well combined, and allow to heat up for 5-8 minutes.
3. Whisk again and serve with your favorite hot chocolate toppings!