This week has been incredibly busy, and I think I had forgotten what it was like to have a schedule so full with things to do and remember. So for days like this it's just nice to take the time to sit down in the evening with a cup of hot chocolate and watch a Christmassy film in my cosy new pyjamas and doggy slippers knowing what I'm drinking is going to nourish and warm me from the inside out.
This hot chocolate is so easy and so much better for you than the tubs of hot chocolate powder from the supermarkets. While they are more convenient, they are usually hidden with lots of sugar and nasty things that you don't want to be putting into your body. And trust me, this one tastes a lot better!
There are lots of different ingredient combinations that you can use to make this hot chocolate, but for now I'll show you the most basic way to do it.
Ingredients:
Serves 1
-To serve two just double the quantities
1 cup of alpro unsweetened almond milk (or any other good brand)
2 tbsp cocao powder (regular cocoa powder will work too) To find out more about cacao and its nutritional properties click here
Squeeze of agave nectar and/or a sprinkle of coconut sugar (can be found at Holland & Barretts)
Half a cinnamon stick (optional)
To Make:
- Heat a small saucepan up on a low to medium heat and pour in the almond milk.
- Once that is heated through, add the cocao powder and agave or coconut sugar and mix all together until it has all dissolved.
- Turn off the heat and pour into your favourite mug. Sprinkle a little coconut sugar on top and add your cinnamon stick.
Enjoy!
Emily X
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