We think that unsweetened cocoa powder makes some of the best hot chocolate.  It’s downright simple to make and you get to control the sweetness of the beverage.   If you enjoy the taste of chocolate, you probably won’t need much sweetener to balance the bitterness.   In the same way that salt or lemon juice helps to brighten the flavors of food, you may even think of the sweetener as a way to enhance the true chocolate flavor.  Happy fall!

Healthy Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:
- 2 cups of soy, skim or rice milk
- 2 rounded teaspoons of 70% dark chocolate cocoa powder (the higher the percentage, the more bitter – but healthier – it will be)
- 2 teaspoons of organic sugar or sugar substitute

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (but not boiling).
2. Add cocoa powder and sweetener and whisk to combine ingredients.
3. Whisk the cocoa powder and sweetener until well-blended.
4. Pour into favorite mugs and enjoy!

If you feel like this recipe is too bland and you’re looking for a bit more flavor, try adding in some nutmeg or cinnamon. Also, instead of using a flavored-syrup, try adding some mint leaves (or candy cane!) or vanilla extract for an extra boost of flavor.

A Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe! | healthkicker.

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