Learn how to make a delicious, healthy hot chocolate with five nutritious ingredients. This recipe is so simple to make and only takes a few minutes. Whip it up on a cold afternoon and enjoy!
Healthy Hot Chocolate Video
A lovey drink for cold days
What do you do when winter is in full swing, the snow is falling, you’re stuck inside and it’s cold?
Around here we bundle up and make giant snowballs and find hills to sled down.
After all that, we come inside and the kids start begging me for a steaming hot cup of cocoa. Since we have quality, real food ingredients, I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t make them a cup or two.
Why make you own hot chocolate
Making your own hot chocolate is one of the healthiest ways to consume hot chocolate. Store bought packets of hot chocolate are filled with sugars and are very unhealthy to consume.
Why is this hot chocolate healthier than store bought hot chocolate
This hot chocolate recipe calls for whole food ingredients that are full of nutrients beneficial for your body.
Real Food Hot Cocoa Ingredients
2 cups milk (preferably organic and grass fed)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp vanilla extract
dash salt
Cream for whipping (optional)
Real Food Hot Cocoa Directions
Add 2 cups of milk to a medium saucepan.
Warm milk over medium to low heat.
Add in cocoa and honey and whisk until combined.
Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and dash of salt.
Whip up some cream if you want to get extra fancy.
But don’t fill your mug so full that it overflows when you add the cream!
Sit down, get comfy and Enjoy!
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Real Food Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk organic and grass fed
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash salt
- cream for whipping optional
Instructions
- Add 2 cups of milk to a medium saucepan.
- Warm milk over medium to low heat.
- Add in cocoa and honey and whisk until combined.
- Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and dash of salt.
- Whip up some cream if you want to get extra fancy.
- But don't fill your mug so full that it overflows when you add the cream!
- Sit down, get comfy and Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure and leave enough room in your mug for the whipped cream!
Gail says
Where do you like to buy honey or pure maple syrup?
ruthiebellhome says
I buy honey by the gallon from the Amish in Bowling Green. I get the syrup from Amazon or Sam’s. 🙂
ruthiebellhome says
Yeah that would be fun. I can let you know next time we go up there!
Cate says
This looks amazing! I have to try this recipe!
Tammy says
Sounds yummy!! Will be trying it this winter. Am lovin’ those mugs.
ACS says
Don’t be fooled by the mugs. Aluminum isn’t recommended for healthy lifestyle. But LOVE Lisa’s blog and videos. I know it’s hard to remember all the health stuff. I keep forgetting to get rid of my aluminum cake pans 🫤😬. Do you guys think aluminum is toxic?
Lisa says
Very true! I used them for the photos, but wouldn’t typically use aluminum.
Zaneta says
Hi! I am excited to try this recipe. How long do you heat the milk before adding the cocoa and honey?
Lisa says
Hi Zaneta,
Just a minute or two 🙂
Tanya says
Well this couldn’t be easier! I love those mugs!
wilhelmina says
This hot chocolate is amazing! We love hot chocolate so much that we drink it year round and we love this healthier take!
Michelle says
I made it for my family and we all loved it! Added some cinnamon for a change up. So good. Thank you for the recipes you share.
terri says
Where can I get those mugs?!
Riley says
Hi Lisa! I am curious what kind of cocoa you buy? I am a little bit confused between buying cocoa and cocao powder. Thank you very much for your help!