4-Ingredient Hot Chocolate
Introducing a delightful twist on a winter classic: hot chocolate made with wholefood ingredients. Unlike traditional hot chocolate recipes that rely on processed ingredients and refined sugars, this recipe uses wholefood antioxidant-rich ingredients such as cacao and carob. To ensure it’s sweet enough for your little ones, add a tsp of coconut sugar or a pinch of stevia – for a no-nasties sugar-free choc drink. It tastes delish and is the perfect way to satisfy everyone’s choc cravings.
DIETARY: VEG, GF, EF, NF, V
ALLERGENS: /
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
SERVES: 4
PREP: 5 mins
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Ingredients
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| 4 cups (1 L) coconut milk or milk of choice | |
| 1 tbsp (15g) cacao powder | |
| 1 tbsp (15g) carob powder (optional) | |
| 1 tbsp (15g) coconut sugar or a pinch of stevia |
Equipment
| Small pot |
Directions
1.
Place all ingredients into a small pot and stir until combined.
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2.
Simmer over medium heat.
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3.
Allow to cool and serve in mugs.
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4.
Top with grated chocolate (optional).
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Notes
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze in popsicle moulds for up to 4 months.
Simple swaps: Swap coconut milk for cow’s, oat, almond or soy milk. Swap carob for additional cacao.
To boost: Add 1 tsp of kid-friendly chocolate protein powder.
For fussy eaters: Top with shaved chocolate and coconut cream.
