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Mug with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and candle on white surface

Spicy Hot Cocoa

Kelli @ Can Cook, Will Travel
This is one decadent but superfood filled Winter drink!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients
  

Hot Cocoa Ingredients:

  • 1/2 T. Ghee
  • 1 heaping T. Cacao Powder
  • 8 oz. canned Coconut Milk lite
  • 6 oz. Almond Milk unsweetened
  • 1 T. Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 t. Cinnamon
  • 1/8 t. Cayenne or 1/4 t. if you want some heat
  • Splash of Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Liquid Stevia about 4 drops for added sweetness
  • Marshmallows to top

Instructions
 

  • Melt the ghee in a small saucepan over medium heat, and then whisk in the cacao powder. Add the coconut and almond milk and whisk well so the cacao is mixed in. Then add the maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla, salt, and liquid stevia and whisk really well. Bring the mixture to a low boil and then simmer for 3 minutes on low.
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  • Serve the spicy hot cocoa in a mug right away topped with marshmallows and a dusting of cacao powder. Then enjoy!!

Notes

Quick Tip: Play around with the ingredients and have fun!