A delicious treat that is so good, and good for you! What a wonderful guilt free beverage that nourishes your soul on a cold and blustery wintery day. I love making homemade hot cocoa for my family, especially for my boys! They love when coming home from school or from being outdoors playing in the snow and step inside for a yummy drink to warm them up. A truly tasty treat that is made with pure and simple ingredients. It’s so nice to create something in the kitchen that you all can share and have fun together. There are so many variations of flavors for hot cocoa such as kicking it up a notch with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg and peppermint candy or even cayenne for a little heat. Get creative and make it your own.

 

 

I’ve just recently started to experiment with coconut palm sugar and really enjoy the taste, with a minimal amount, as well as the health benefit it provides. It is very low on the glycemic index( which means you won’t have a crash factor), has a high nutrient profile, and unlike the regular sugar it has 16 vital amino acids. Coconut palm sugar regulates blood sugar levels and blood pressure. It prevents and manages hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A great source of calcium, zinc, and potassium. I love that it is unrefined, vegan, certified organic and a Non-GMO certified product.

 

 

SERVES: About 5 (8 ounce) cups

 

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup dark chocolate powder

1/4 cup coconut palm sugar

dash, sea salt

1/3 cup filtered water

3 1/2 cups coconut milk

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a medium saucepan or pot; slowly stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Let boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk, while stirring, and heat to serving temperature.

Remove from heat. You may beat with a beater or whisk for a foam. Serve with marshmallows or whip cream. Enjoy!

 

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Calories 408; Total Fat 40.0g; Sodium 85mg; Total Carbohydrates 15.1g; Dietary Fiber 3.7g; Sugars 11g; Protein 3.9g; calcium 3%; vitamin C8%; iron 15%. A no cholesterol. low in sodium and high in manganese treat.

 

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