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Satisfy cravings for a warm drink with lactose free hot chocolate
Healthy hot chocolate is the way to go as temperatures get cooler.
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Cooler weather and warm cravings – here is an easy to make hot chocolate recipe to try before the seasons start changing.
This hot chocolate is healthier than the usual store bought kind…so you don’t have to worry about the sugar rush or if you are lactose intolerant this recipe is the one for you.
Healthy hot chocolate by Wellness Mama
Ingredients
- 350 g of hot water or coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoons gelatin powder
- 1 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional) OR stevia drops to taste (I like this one)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy.