Spicy Gut-Loving Hot Chocolate

Name: Spicy Gut-Loving Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Dark Chocolate; Cacao Powder; Cashew Milk; Vanilla Extract; Collagen; Ground Ginger; Cinnamon; Cayenne Powder; Maple Syrup

Recipe by Julia Gibson

Ingredients

Time

Serves

Dairy-free spiced hot chocolate.

Beverage

Ingredients

1 oz

Dark Chocolate

2 Tbsp

Cacao Powder

2 cups

Cashew Milk

1 tsp

Vanilla Extract

2 servings

Collagen

1/4 tsp

Ground Ginger

1/4 tsp

Cinnamon

1/8 tsp

Cayenne Powder

2 Tbsp

Maple Syrup

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the dark chocolate, cacao powder, cashew milk, vanilla extract, spices and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Heat over medium-low and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients are completely combined.

Once it’s at your desired temperature, whisk in the collagen. Taste for sweetness and add more maple syrup as needed.

Divide between mugs and top with desired toppings, such as marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings or another pinch of spices.

Substitutions: Substitute the cashews milk for your favourite milk. Add more or less spice depending on your taste. Substitute the maple syrup for honey or coconut sugar