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Hot Chocolate with Cacao Powder

Kelly Jensen
This hot chocolate with the cacao powder is a rich chocolatey drink to warm you up! Made with your favorite milk, unsweetened cacao powder, and a pinch of salt. This hot cacao recipe makes great afternoon snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

  • small pot or saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups milk of choice I used a low sodium almond milk
  • 1 tablespoons agave nectar or other natural sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan, and heat on medium. Whisk the mixture for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are incorporated, and the hot chocolate is just coming to a simmer (not boiling).
  • Remove from heat and serve with whipped cream, coconut cream, marshmallows, or an extra pinch of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gCalcium: 457mgIron: 1mg
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