Wholesome hot cocoa

Dec 20

It's time for another festive drink ☕️ 🎄

I recently went to a Secret Santa exchange with my volleyball teammates from college that we do annually. I decided to bring hot cocoa and with a little bit of inspo on Pinterest, I tossed random ingredients into a pot and magic was produced.

This hot cocoa is MUCH lower in sugar than your average hot chocolate. It contains natural sugar used from a friend's homemade pure Michigan maple syrup. Not to mention, it is loaded with antioxidants from the cocoa powder, nutmeg, and ginger. It's a dairy free alternative to average hot chocolate, using coconut and almond milks. This is a SUPER simple recipe that is quick, easy, timeless, a crowd pleaser and also pretty darn affordable.

Let’s dig in!

Total time: 5 Minutes | Prep Time: 0 Minutes | Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Servings: 10 | Category: Drink | Cuisine: Seasonal

Ingredients

2 (13.5 oz) cans reduced-fat coconut milk (≈ 3½ cups)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup pure Michigan maple syrup
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
-2 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of sea salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Optional toppings: coconut whipped cream, homemade chocolate drizzle, candy cane (just for looks of course)

Instructions:

Combine everything (coconut milk, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt) in a large pot.
Whisk well over medium heat until fully combined and steaming hot (do not boil). About 4 minutes.
Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender or milk frother directly in the pot for 30–60 seconds to make it ultra-creamy and frothy.
Pour into mugs (8 oz each).
Top with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a drizzle of homemade chocolate sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

115 calories | 1 g protein | 11 g carbs | 7 g fat

Dairy-free, GF, low carb, vegan, whole foods

Tatum’s Recipe Hacks:

🥥 Coconut milk is a great option for those with food sensitivities and intolerances

❓Did you know? Cocoa has over 300 nutrition compounds that can easily be included into your diet: chia pudding, yogurt bowls, smoothies, tea, coffee, etc.