Description
A warming and delightful spiced hot cocoa enriched with anti-inflammatory spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the ground turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom to the saucepan, whisking continuously to blend all spices evenly.
- Add a pinch of ground black pepper, which aids the absorption of curcumin in turmeric.
- Allow the mixture to heat through for 2-3 minutes, continuing to stir to meld the flavors.
- Remove from heat and pour the spiced hot cocoa into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious and warming flavors.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste and feel free to experiment with spices for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg