Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate
Give in to pure vegan decadence with my hot chocolate: a rich, velvety blend of plant-based sweetness that wraps you in warmth and comfort!
In the collections
The ingredients
- 2 dark chocolate >70%, 20g; squares
- ¼ tsp coconut oil
- 1 cup unsweetened soy beverage
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp coconut whipped cream
- ground cinnamon
The method
- In a small bowl, add the chocolate and coconut oil, then microwave for 45 seconds. Set aside.
- Heat the soy beverage in a small saucepan or in the microwave for a few minutes. Make sure it's hot enough to keep the chocolate from hardening.
- In a mug, add the melted chocolate, hot milk and cocoa. Mix until smooth.
- Top with coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 240Calories
- 16 gFat
- 14 gCarbs
- 5 gFibre
- 10 gProtein
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants like polyphenols and flavanols, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL ("bad" cholesterol), improving blood flow to the brain and reducing insulin resistance.
Eating dark chocolate with a high cacao content has been linked to lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
