Hot chocolate is more than just a sweet drink. It's a little cup of comfort that brings family and friends together around the table. I think we all have great stories to tell about hot chocolate.
In my case, it's a drink that tenderly marked my childhood. How many times my grandmother warmed my little red cheeks by preparing a pot of hot chocolate for me...it was THE best hot chocolate in the whole world!
She told me that a good homemade hot chocolate would always be a delicious classic that would please all the little frozen hearts. She was so right! That's why we've prepared three delicious hot chocolate recipes that are out of the ordinary! We suggest topping it with our healthy whipped cream and spices.
BEETROOT HOT CHOCOLATE
(SERVINGS: 2 - 4)
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 L) of milk or plant-based beverage of your choice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut sugar (or other sugar of your choice)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cooked beets, mashed
Preparation
1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until hot. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Once all ingredients are well dissolved, pour into cups and add whipped cream if desired.
HOT CHOCOLATE WITH CHAI TEA
(SERVINGS: 2 - 4)
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 L) of milk or plant-based beverage of your choice
- 2 chai tea bags
- 2 tbsp (30ml) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp (15ml) dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30ml) coconut sugar (or other sugar of your choice)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 3 - 4 star anise
Preparation
1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and chai tea bag over low heat. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove the tea.
2. Add the cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and coconut sugar. Heat gently, stirring until the chocolate is melted.
3. Add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Stir the mixture well and pour into mugs. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and add a few star anise.
WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MATCHA TEA
(SERVINGS: 2 - 4)
Ingredients
- ½ cup (125 ml) white chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) matcha tea
- 4 cups of milk (1 L) of milk or plant-based beverage of your choice
Preparation
1. In a bowl, pour about 1 cup of milk and whisk in the matcha until smooth.
2. In a saucepan, heat the matcha tea mixture, the remaining milk, the honey, and the chocolate over low heat. Heat while whisking until the chocolate is melted. Pour into mugs and add whipped cream if desired.
