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Healthy Hot Chocolate
This healthy hot chocolate recipe is the perfect alternative to store-bought mixes loaded with sugar and additives. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this homemade hot chocolate is both nourishing and delicious.
Unlike traditional recipes, this version is dairy-free, low in refined sugar and free from artificial flavors or thickeners. It’s perfect for anyone following an anti-inflammatory lifestyle or looking to reduce their sugar intake. Rich in antioxidants from high-quality cocoa and customizable to suit different dietary needs, this low-sugar hot chocolate is a great choice for kids and adults alike.
The beauty of this healthy hot chocolate recipe lies in its flexibility. Add a dash of cinnamon or vanilla extract for an extra flavor boost, or stir in a spoonful of nut butter for a creamy twist. For those needing a post-workout boost, a scoop of collagen or protein powder can be added without compromising the taste. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or need a cozy pick-me-up on a chilly afternoon, this warm, velvety drink is sure to become a staple.
Skip the store-bought mixes and indulge in a cup of homemade healthy hot chocolate that warms you up from the inside out—guilt-free, nourishing, and totally satisfying.
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Lara
You can certainly use honey. In the UK we can buy pure maple syrup which is better than some other brands of maple syrup. Add honey to taste. Remember you can always add more but you can't take it back if its too sweet!
03/12/25Yalda Alaoui
hello, both maple syrup and honey are composed of fructose and glucose, which are forms of sugar. Maple syrup has more sucrose than fructose and can consequently cause less bloating in individuals sensitive to fructose. Both products present health benefits.
03/12/25Dunja Jocic’s
Hi Lara, Why maple syrup and not organic honey? here In the Netherlands maple syrup is pure sugar. Thank you.
03/12/25Zineb Dickinson
Thank you so much Lara, really appreciate you
01/08/25Lara
<a href="https://amzn.to/4j19F6f" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Indigo Nutrition</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sevenhills-Wholefoods-Organic-Cacao-Powder/dp/B00M423I92/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1SZCZIOYB7MA9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aMbH52i48bG9NMCMOcYhl39XaSRlxUXi1YblP5ywMXHzBANzYmDMt2rj5yMym2D2m8W111JAGQHXVLJWK-bMmn39dEngl1yYFRZ-0ssVamTR2lCsOtc3Kaabe_kxYCrl3sRSXWN4gUH10oHSWyWeedzrDWygAzrqtATsQvLKL5FBJ_9K2bQ3K2BPOZGlG_mxuDNgXLJQdab1ZTDxG--JVBaWbbJLmjMDDJR-mynj1SmsT7p-rEICUn12_NVuj4_M1FBZ41sZtQtpCS0_rTWZAWrjO2B-Den7_cDZWkYZFo4.QkdhOfWGxDItadaSEWtrIuUMJEOaUkzp3NKP7BSn8SA&dib_tag=se&keywords=cacao%2Bpowder&qid=1736162680&sprefix=cacao%2Bpo%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Sevenhills</a> are good brands
01/06/25Zineb Dickinson
Hi Lara, Can you please recommend a brand for unsweetened cacao powder to make drinks and cakes ? Thank you
01/05/25Lara
That's correct you want to buy drinking coconut milk, such as the one by Plenish.
09/25/24Raksha Devane
What coconut milk is recommended for this? (i.e. I assume it isnt the one used for cooking (cans)) , just want to ensure I buy the right product.
09/24/24Aline Schraier de Quadros
I have been having unsweetened almond milk and 100% cacao powder as “hot-chocolate” and it’s perfect fix to substitute coffee. Gives the kick, warms your interior and tastes awesome. With coconut milk it gets more creamy and I have it more as a treat - no maple syrup/ stevia though.
07/05/24