Hot Chocolate from 100 Days of Real Food Hits All The Marks

You know what is the only saving grace about snow days due to cold weather?

Hot chocolate. A big mug of hot milk with some cocoa and sweetness is just what the doctor ordered apré sledding, shoveling, or looking out a window and thinking “glad I don’t have to go out in that!”

So let’s give three cheers to Lisa of 100 Days of Real Food for the following hot chocolate recipe that has no cootie-filled ingredients but takes less than time than the powdered stuff. Yummy flavor and semi-healthy, woo!

(While this recipe is technically granulated sugar-free, it does include maple syrup, so let’s not kid ourselves… A cup a day is plenty, friends…)

First off, mix equal parts unprocessed cocoa powder with maple syrup in a mug. I usually use around a teaspoon of each.

Stir (and stir and stir and stir!) until the two ingredients form liquid-y goodness. (Sidenote – I think this sauce would be great as a frosting. I might have to try that next!)

I use regular 1% cow’s milk, but almond milk or water might work ok. Most recipes call for 3/4 cup, but I go all the way to one cup. Gotta fill the mug!

Anyway, heat your milk and add to the chocolate mix. Top with a dash of cinnamon and stir to combine.

I originally found this recipe in Lisa’s book, which is a great investment for anyone looking to eat clean. Every little bit helps, right??

Cheers and stay warm!!