Hot Chocolate (With a Twist)
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Category
Hot Chocolate, Cacao
Author:
Lola Visser
There’s nothing like a mug of hot chocolate to warm your body and soul - especially when it’s made with real cacao and none of the nasties! Skip the store-bought blends packed with refined sugar and additives, and curl up with a cup that’s nourishing from the inside and out.
Velvety, rich, and endlessly customisable. Start with our simple hot chocolate base, then choose your twist - a warming spicy kick or that classic salted caramel taste you know and love!
Ingredients
Base Hot Cacao
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2 cups milk of choice
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2–3 tbsp cacao powder (depending on how rich you like it)
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1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (or to taste)
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1/2 tsp vanilla essence
Spicy Twist
Salted Caramel Twist
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1 tbs Coconut sugar, or to taste
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Pinch of sea salt
Directions
Warm base ingredients + twist of your choosing gently in a saucepan and whisk until smooth and steamy!
Recipe Note
Spicy Hot Chocolate: A sprinkle of cinnamon + a small pinch of cayenne for a warming, fiery kick.
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate: Add a little coconut sugar + a pinch of sea salt for that rich salted caramel taste you know and love!