Spicy Gut-Loving Hot Chocolate
Recipe by Julia Gibson
Ingredients
9
Time
5m
Serves
2
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
1
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.
2
Once it’s at your desired temperature, whisk in the collagen. Taste for sweetness and add more maple syrup as needed.
3
Divide between mugs and top with desired toppings, such as marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings or another pinch of spices.
4
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
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