Turmeric Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)
This simple turmeric hot chocolate is so bold in flavor and makes for the perfect healthy cozy drink to enjoy on a chilly day. Both the raw cacao powder and turmeric powder bring a boost of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to a classic hot chocolate recipe, plus make your warm drink so much more flavorful. We are obsessed with it!
Servings: 1
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder or more
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sweetener of your choice I used maple syrup
- 1 tsp refined coconut oil helps absorb the turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper helps absorb the turmeric
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small sauce pan and add the cacao powder, turmeric powder, vanilla extract, sweetener, coconut oil and ground black pepper.
- Whisk well to break all the cacao clumps and turn on the heat to medium. Keep whisking until the mixture becomes steamy hot, but not bubbly. Careful, it overflows quickly!
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Notes
- Keep the heat not too high while warming up the hot chocolate or the milk can cook or curdle and get stuck to the bottom easily.
- You can add some cinnamon and/or cayenne pepper for an extra spiced version. You can also use coconut milk (not the can) for a creamier recipe.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 578mg | Iron: 5mg