Naturally Sweet Homemade Hot Cocoa recipes for those cold winter days! So many want to enjoy this classic treat without compromising their health or diet. Chose from 5 different variations of hot chocolate recipes that will compliment your health.
- Perfectly Minty Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Super Power Hot Chocolate
- Holiday Dark Chocolate Recipe
- Keeping It Simple
- Traditional Hot Chocolate with Honey
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Naturally sweet homemade hot cocoa is a wonderful treat served with Gluten Free Gingerbread Bars during the holidays.
It’s a fact, the quality of the cocoa is what truly makes Hot Cocoa delicious! Unrefined cacao powder is the key to making a traditional sweet hot beverage healthier.
Chose Your Chocolate
We all have our preferences when it comes to cocoa powder. Personally, I like to use organic cacao powder. Why? It’s the purest form you can buy, because it’s unrefined and rich in nutrients!
Here are just a few of the benefits found in pure cacao!
Quick Amazon Link: Navitas Organics Cacao Powder, 24 oz. Bag, 45 Servings — Organic, Fair Trade, Gluten-Free
- Cacao is known for having a mood enhancing compound that release endorphins.
- Boosts brain levels and memory
- Protects us from heart disease, due to containing flavanols
- High in anti-oxidants which prevent premature aging
- Stimulates your metabolism
- Contains high amounts of magnesium
Now that is an impressive list! Read more benefits by Dr. Axe. “Cacao Nibs: Superfood that Boosts Energy and Burns Fat.
Our body truly benefits from using organic cacao powder in homemade hot cocoa!
1. Perfectly Minty Hot Chocolate
Perfectly Minty Hot Chocolate Recipe
Cacao with a hint of mint.
Ingredients
- 1 T. cacao powder, organic
- 2-3 tsp. coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 6-8 drops peppermint extract or oil
- 6-8 oz. hot water
- 1 Wholesome candy cane optional!
Instructions
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Bring a pot of cool water to boil.
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In a mug, add cacao powder, coconut sugar and peppermint extract. Add hot water. Stir and serve!
2. Super Power Hot Chocolate (with Collagen)
Super Power Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 2 T. baking cacao
- 1 T. coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 T. grass fed collagen
- 6 oz. hot water
- 1 tsp. coconut milk powder dairy free, gluten free
Instructions
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Bring a pot of cool water to boil. In the meantime, prepare your cocoa mix.
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Grab your favorite mug. Add the baking cacao, coconut sugar, vanilla, and collagen.
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Once the water has come to a boil, pour into your mug and stir. Enjoy!
Why I love taking collagen everyday: Benefits of Adding Collagen to Your Diet.
Holiday tea with organic orange juice & cacao nibs.
3. Holiday Dark Chocolate Mix
Holiday Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 2 T. baking cacao
- 1-2 tsp. cacao nibs
- 1 T. coconut sugar
- 1 T. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 6-8 oz. hot water
Instructions
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Squeeze a fresh orange and set aside 1 T. of the juice.
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Bring a pot of cool water to boil. While you’re waiting for the water to boil, prepare your cocoa mix.
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In a 6-8 oz. add baking cacao, cacao nibs, coconut sugar, and orange juice. Once water has boiled, add to your mug. Stir and enjoy!
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4. Keeping It Simple
Keeping It Simple
Simple ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. coconut milk powder dairy free, gluten free
- 2 T organic cacao powder
- 1 T. maple sugar or coconut sugar
- 6-8 oz. hot water
Instructions
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Bring a pot of cold water to boil. While the water is heating up, prepare your cocao mix.
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In a 6-8 oz. mug, add the baking cacao and maple sugar. Your drink will be stronger if you use 6 oz. of water.
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Pour hot water into your mug. Stir & enjoy!
Quick Amazon Link: Coombs Family Farms Organic Pure Maple Sugar, Original, 6 oz
5. Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate Mix
Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 2 T. baking cacao
- 1 T. raw honey
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- 6 oz. dairy free milk (coconut milk)
- 4-5 Dandie’s Mini marshmallows optional
Quick Amazon Link: Dandies – All Natural Vegan Marshmallows – 10 oz. (283g) -4PACK
Where to Find the Ingredients?
Saving money and time is important to me. I have found an online company that does both! These are the products I chose to order from the online health food company, Thrive Market.
- Organic cacao powder
- Unrefined Coconut Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Dandie’s Vanilla Vegan Mini Marshmallows
- Grass-fed collagen
- Native Forest dairy free coconut milk powder
Naturally Sweet Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipes!
Take it Camping! My family likes to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while camping. Before we leave the house, we put together our dry ingredients & store them in a small baby jar. Another option is reusing small jars, like a little honey bear.
Which recipe did you prefer??
Stay Warm & Drink Hot Cocoa!