Ingredients
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- 2 cups Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (to taste)
- Whipped topping (for serving, as desired)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk (or your choice of dairy-free alternative), unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, turmeric, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Once heated to your liking, pour the cocoa into mugs and top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
Notes
You can substitute honey with maple syrup or other sweeteners. Ensure the cocoa is kept fresh for best texture. Serve with various garnishes for added flair.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg