The Best Healthy Hot Chocolate

My favourite drink in the world, next to coffee, is Hot Chocolate. Lately, I’m ashamed to admit, I’ve been making the instant packet kind. The other night, as I was stirring my nighttime chocolaty treat, I nodded my head from shame. I thought, oh come on, Sharon – you can do better! And I can. It just takes a bit of research and experimentation.

Off I went to my laptop where I searched and searched for the best healthy hot chocolate. Most importantly, the recipe I would choose had to be simple to make, without too many ingredients. As you know, every recipe I share with you all must be ridiculously easy, not to mention tasty.

Bingo! I found it. Tried it. Added a few extra things, said “OMG. Happiness!” Out loud. And so here I am sharing it.

I have to admit that researching hot chocolate recipes was quite exciting. Experimenting with the ingredients, was actually fun! Imagine that! This hot chocolate recipe originally came from @eathappyfeelgood. With a little more of this and a lot more of that, I have to say that I think I mastered the best healthy hot chocolate I have ever tasted.

The Star Ingredients

• Avocado – a source of healthy fat, potassium, folate, vitamins C, K, B5 & B6. ⁣
• Medjool dates – Contains fiber, antioxidants, iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper, and magnesium⁣.
• Raw cacao – This super bean, which is formulated into a powder for this recipe has polyphenols. A powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects⁣.

The Best Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe

Serves 2⁣
🔸2 cups milk – Oat, almond, or cow’s milk
🔸3 Medjool dates, pitted ⁣
🔸2 tbsp raw cacao⁣
🔸1/2 ⁣of a medium avocado
🔸2 TBS maple syrup 🔸1 tsp vanilla
🔸Dash or two of cinnamon ⁣

METHOD ⁣
🔸Put all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. You may need to add a bit more maple syrup, depending on the level of sweetness that you prefer.
🔸Heat gently⁣ in a pot.
🔸 Pour into two mugs and enjoy!