Healthy Hot Chocolate (kid-friendly, paleo, dairy-free)
Hot chocolate can be so much more than what’s offered in the packaged products on grocery shelves. This recipe is an ode to the youngins in my life. I created it to make sure they they receive nutrition while enjoying their favorite beverage. It’s brain-boosting, calmly energizing, and definitely “kid-approved”!
This hot chocolate is DECADENT. It’s rich, creamy, chocolatey, and it’s one you can serve with confidence. It’s fully balanced with carbs, fats, protein, provides gut healing compounds, and is rich in omega-3s for keeping inflammation at bay. The coconut milk and oil provides fast-acting fuel for the brain as a great way to start you and your kiddo’s day!
Health Tip - When choosing coconut milk, be sure to go for the least refined, least processed prodcut available. Choose BPA-free canned coconut milk without any added gums. My personal favorite is Native Forest Simple.
What to source:
20g grass-fed collagen peptides
5 dates
1/4 cup organic hemp seeds
2T unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1T maca powder
dash of cinnamon
boiling filtered water
pinch of redmond sea salt (void of microplastics found in other sea salt)
What to do:
Add all ingredients (except water) to a high speed blender. While blending, slowly add hot water until you reach your desired consistency.
Add fresh mint if that’s your kind of thing and enjoy!
