• On Oct, 04, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

Like a hug in a mug: whisk up this creamy, frothy sugar free hot chocolate and enjoy cocoa without the carb load. Learn my hack how to make thick and satisfying hot cocoa that is ultra healthy and good for you at the same time. Hint – I”m not loading you up with cream!!
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
British
Servings
1
Calories
196 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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200 ml / 6.76 oz almond milk unsweetened, 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp
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1 1/2 tbsp / 9g cocoa powder (use 2 tbsp if you love a REALLY chocolatey cocoa)
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3 tbsp / 20g grass-fed collagen powder
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
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1 tsp MCT oil optional
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1 tsp powdered sweetener (So Nourished) optional
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To serve
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optional whipped cream or coconut cream
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square of dark chocolate or chocolate shavings 85% cocoa solids minimum
INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the almond milk in a saucepan or in the microwave (90 seconds on high).
Pour into a jug, add the collagen peptides, cocoa powder, salt (plus vanilla extract / mct oil / sweetener, if using). Blend with an immersion blender until frothy. Alternatively, blend in a high speed blender.
Makes 1 serving of thick, creamy hot chocolate. Use a 250 ml cup to accommodate the froth.
I don’t add sweetener, but add 1 tsp or more of powdered sweetener if you prefer.
For a more traditional hot chocolate, replace 2 tbsp of almond milk with double / heavy cream or coconut cream and omit the mct oil. (changes the nutrition to 2.8g net carbs per serving)
NUTRITION
Calories: 196kcal
Protein: 22.2g
Fat: 11.8g
Fiber: 4.4g
Sugar: 0.5g