In case you missed the memo, it is now winter season…yes, we are talking blankets, movies, warm fires, cosy pyjamas and above all HOT CHOCOLATE! Now most of us will grab a box of instant powder from the supermarket because, to be honest, who has the time to stand a make hot chocolate!? But…our RYL homemade hot chocolate recipe is super simple to make and is even slightly healthier than normal instant powders as they are often packed with lots of sugar. Healthier and tastier – yes please!
CACAO BENEFITS
So before we launch straight into the recipe, lets have a quick look at some benefits of cocoa. Whilst the cocoa bean has many health benefits, when added to most chocolate bars that we relate to as our guilty pleasures, they are accompanied with tons of additives. However, the cocoa bean itself has lots of health benefits:
- Contains lots of anti-oxidants
- Helps with inflammation
- Can reduce fatigue and regulate energy
- Supports heart and gut health
- Can help to regulate blood pressure
- A big mood-booster!
Check out this raw cacao powder, perfect for creating a rich hot chocolate!
See our homemade hot chocolate recipe below to make the switch!
RECIPE CARD
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 Measuring Jug
- 1 Small Pan
Ingredients
- 250 ml milk of your choice
- 2 tbsp cacao powder See notes
- 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 25 grams vegan dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tsp grated nutmeg (freshly grated/from jar)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small pan over medium heat.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds and carry on stirring until melted.
- Add the sugar, cacao and nutmeg to the milk.
- Gradually stir in the melted chocolate.
- Whisk the mixture to dissolve the ingredients together.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 Measuring Jug
- 1 Small Pan
Ingredients
- 250 ml milk of your choice
- 2 tbsp cacao powder See notes
- 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 25 grams vegan dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tsp grated nutmeg (freshly grated/from jar)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small pan over medium heat.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds and carry on stirring until melted.
- Add the sugar, cacao and nutmeg to the milk.
- Gradually stir in the melted chocolate.
- Whisk the mixture to dissolve the ingredients together.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
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