Description
A luxurious hot cocoa that combines indulgent flavors with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond milk (or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or ginger extract)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Nutmeg (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and maple syrup until dissolved.
- Add the ground cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and vanilla extract. Stir well and let it simmer.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels, adding nutmeg if desired.
- Pour into a mug, top with extra cinnamon, and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer drink, consider using coconut milk. You can top it with whipped coconut cream or mini marshmallows for added delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, anti-inflammatory, vegan, drink, winter