[Foodie Friday Recipe] Superfood Hot Chocolate – Two Ways

Warm up & cozy up with a delicious cup of superfood hot chocolate – it just hits the spot on a cold winter night!

A steaming cup of hot chocolate is the perfect way to enjoy a cozy winter evening! These two superfood hot chocolate recipes put a healthy twist on this classic hot beverage, with the addition of “superfoods” like cacao, Goji, and Acai powder. They’re just as delicious, but better for you!

These recipes are great for those who can’t consume dairy or are following a vegan diet, but you can feel free to substitute regular whole milk if that’s more your style. You can also opt to make these beverage a bit more “adult” if you like, with the addition of some spirits to help warm you up even more. 🙂

See recipes below, and check out this video for a demo.

Dairy-Free Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe

Yield: 2 servings
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups Califia Oat Milk, Barista Blend
• 1/4 cup Navitas Antioxidant Blend (w/ Organic Cacao + Goji + Acai), plus more for dusting
• 3 tablespoons Thrive Market Organic Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• 1/4 cup rum and coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa (optional)
• Coconut whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan combine the oat milk, antioxidant blend, maple syrup, espresso powder, and salt. Whisk together, then bring to a simmer over medium, stirring often.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in the liqueur if using.
3. Pour into 2 mugs, top with a scoop of coconut whipped cream and a dusting of antioxidant blend, and serve.

Vegan Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe

Yield: 2 servings
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups Milkadamia Unsweetened Vanilla Macadamia Milk
• 5-6 mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
• 3 tablespoons Thrive Market Organic Maple Syrup
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• 3 scoops OM Mushroom Master Blend
• 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps (optional)
• 1/4 cup Thrive Market Organic Cacao Powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Thrive Market Organic Cacao Nibs, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan combine the macadamia milk, mint sprigs, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in the mushroom powder, peppermint schnapps, cacao powder, and vanilla extract.
3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into 2 mugs, discarding the mint sprigs.
4. Garnish with an extra mint sprig, a dusting of cacao powder, and a sprinkle of cacao nibs and serve.

Recipe Source: ThriveMarket.com