Hot Cocoa with a Kick!
I found this delightful recipe at https://draxe.com/recipe/hot-cocoa-recipe/. I adapted it to give it some “warmth” and to help give weight loss a boost. If you don’t have a dark chocolate bar, you can use 1-2 extra tablespoons of raw cacao powder. Just extra stevia to sweeten. You can also sweeten with honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
- 1 ½ oz 85% or higher dark chocolate bar (use 100% for sugar-free)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder raw
- ½ to 1 tsp stevia to taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- dash cayenne pepper
Coconut Whipped Creme
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk full-fat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- stevia to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pan, add in coconut milk, dark chocolate bar, raw cacao powder and stevia.
- Turn heat up to medium-low and let mixture melt.
- Add vanilla extract, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk together hot cocoa mixture until all is melted and well-combined.
- Pour in two mugs and top with whipped coconut cream, if you desire. Add a dash of cinnamon and cayenne pepper (optional) to the top.
- Serve immediately.
Coconut Whipped Creme
- Place can of coconut milk in refrigerator overnight.
- Remove next day, and carefully scoop off the solid creme on the top.
- Reserve the liquid to use in smoothies, soups or other recipes.
- Place solid creme in high speed blender (can use standing mixer also), along with other ingredients.