Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe
This delicious real food hot chocolate recipe combines cocoa powder, healthy fats, and natural sweeteners for a satisfying and healthy drink.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (or water)
- 2 TBSP cocoa powder
- 2–2½ tsp gelatin powder
- 1 TBSP butter (or coconut oil)
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (or honey, or stevia to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Additions
- ½-1 tsp maca powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- splash of cream or coconut cream for richness (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a small saucepan and warm gently over medium heat while stirring. Don’t boil.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy warm.
Notes
Try topping it with whipped cream, coconut cream, or a few marshmallows.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2mg