Nothing is quite as comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. A typical hot chocolate is made with some sort of cocoa mix, normally with added sugar, and milk. If you have lactose sensitivities or if you exclude dairy and sugar from your family’s diet for other health reasons, I have the perfect recipe for you. Our hot chocolate is made with nut milk, nut butter, cacao and your sweetener of choice. We use honey, maple syrup or dates. It’s creamy and comforting and won’t disappoint even the harshest 8 year old critic. If you want to add some extra goodness, why not add your favourite “clean” chocolate protein powder.
Hot chocolate - dairy and refined sugar free
The best dairy and refined sugar free hot chocolate. It's warm, comforting, quick and easy to make and good for you.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 heaped tsp nut butter
Directions
- Step 1 Add the cacao, protein powder to a mug or pot.
- Step 2 To prevent lumps from forming first add a few tbsps of milk to the mug.
- Step 3 Stir until combined.
- Step 4 Add the rest of the milk, the nut butter and the sweetener.
- Step 5 Heat in the microwave or on the stove top stirring every now and then.
