Three Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipes

 

The sweet aroma, the warm feeling, the delicious creamy taste of hot cocoa brings back so many childhood memories.  Hot cocoa is an absolute must have after playing in snow.  I grew up on Swiss Miss.  It’s so easy and convenient to whip up a cup of hot cocoa with instant cocoa like Swiss Miss.  But check out these ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Whey, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Nonfat Milk, Calcium Carbonate, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Artificial Flavor.  Um, no thank you!  Did you know you can actually make healthy hot cocoa? Yes, you can, and it’s really easy.  It’s not as quick and easy as Swiss Miss but it is so worth it.  Real cocoa has tons of health benefits.  Keep reading to learn the health benefits of real cocoa and three simple healthy hot cocoa recipes that fit with your healthy lifestyle.

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Benefits of Cocoa

Unsweetened cocoa powder has some protein and is a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and polyphenols.

Vitamins:

Riboflavin	14 %
Niacin	11 %
Folate	8 %
Vitamin B6	6 %
Thiamin	5 %
Vitamin K	3 %
Pantothenic Acid	3 %
Vitamin E	1 %

 

Minerals:

 

 

 

Paleo Mexican Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe

This healthy hot cocoa recipe adds some spice for some extra heat.  This is a more adult version and you can really spice it up with some Fireball 😯  Who said healthy can’t be fun?  Adding a pinch of cayenne will add some spice, some heat, some anti-oxidants and a healthy metabolism boost.

Ingredients:

• 10 oz nut milk of your choice (almond, soy, flax, oat, etc.)
• 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
• Cinnamon to taste (can also use a drop of cinnamon or cassia essential oils)
• A tiny pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and whisk over medium heat.
2. Heat until warmed through (boiling not necessary)
3. Pour into your favorite mug.
4. Top with coconut whipped cream (optional)
5. Dust with cinnamon and extra cocoa powder.

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Keto Healthy Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe

Keto recipes are all the rage right now.  If you follow a keto diet, you’re in luck and can still enjoy some hot cocoa.

Ingredients:

• 10 oz nut milk of your choice (almond, soy, flax, oat, etc.)
• 1 Tablespoon cocoa butter
• 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (or sweetener of your choice)
• Cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat cocoa butter and nut milk in a small saucepan over low heat until the cocoa butter has completely melted.
2. Whisk in cocoa powder and monk fruit.
3. Pour into your favorite mug.  (this one is my favorite 😊)
4. Top with coconut whipped cream (optional)
5. Dust with cinnamon and extra cocoa powder.

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I hope these recipes have inspired you.  Living a healthy lifestyle and eating more nutrient rich whole foods doesn’t have to be boring or difficult.

If your sweet tooth gets the best of you, I have a fun and helpful resource for you!  It’s How to Be a Healthy Chocoholic.