Hot Cacao Drink
Follow this easy hot cacao drink recipe and enjoy a rich hot chocolate at home in 10 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk or your preferred plant-based option
- 1 1/2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 smidgen salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan on the stove or in a microwave.1 cup whole milk
- Add the raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt while continuously stirring the milk until well combined.1 1/2 tbsp raw cacao powder, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 smidgen salt
- Heat the cacao drink until it starts simmering. Avoid boiling it.
- Remove the hot chocolate from the heat and pour it into your favorite mug. Enjoy!
Notes
Extra chocolatey: I use 2 tbsp of raw cacao powder in my hot chocolate recipe as I prefer it less sweet and super chocolatey but you can use only 1 tbsp if you prefer a less intense hot chocolate.
Storage: You can meal prep this recipe by making multiple servings at a time. Simply store the hot chocolate drink in the fridge for 2-3 days but make sure you thoroughly stir it before pouring it into individual cups as the cacao will set at the bottom.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 1mg
