Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of our Spiced Hot Cocoa Anti-Inflammatory Drink. This delightful blend of rich cocoa and aromatic spices is not only a treat for your taste buds but also offers a wealth of health benefits. Infused with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and cinnamon, this cozy beverage is perfect for chilly days. It’s quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy it as a sweet evening indulgence or a warming afternoon pick-me-up, this spiced hot cocoa will become your go-to winter drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat almond milk over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in maple syrup or honey until well combined.
- Add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and whisk until evenly mixed.
- Enhance absorption by adding a pinch of black pepper.
- Heat mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg