Who doesn’t love a cup of hot chocolate on a cold night? Traditional hot chocolate is high in sugar, so we wanted to share a healthier – but equally delicious – version of this holiday favorite. This recipe is free of refined sugar, gluten, and dairy. It’s also rich in immune-boosting antioxidants and low in calories, making it the perfect guilt-free drink for all your winter festivities.
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What You’ll Need:
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1 cup soy milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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2 tablespoons cacao powder
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1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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Pinch of ground cloves
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Honey or maple syrup to taste
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Whipped coconut cream
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Cacao beans
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Cocoa Powder or dark chocolate for dusting
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How to Make It:
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In a medium saucepan, heat the milk with vanilla.
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Add cocoa powder, molasses, and spices. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cocoa is dissolved completely. Do not overcook and do not boil.
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Cook until the mixture is steaming (just a few minutes) and is warmed thoroughly.
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Add maple syrup or honey to taste (optional).
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Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
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Top with whipped coconut cream, and dust it with cocoa powder, roughly chopped dark chocolate or crushed cacao beans.
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