Monday, November 3, 2014

Hot cocoa / Chocolate Milk Mix

     Just in time for the holidays and cold weather! Today I'm sharing our favorite hot cocoa/ chocolate milk recipe! 
     One of the hardest parts of eating healthy for kids is being different from their friends or suddenly finding out they can't have something they always had before.       My goal is always to make things that help my kids feel normal, and nourish them at the same time. I cannot get past the labels on the chocolate milk and hot cocoa mixes any longer! 
     We have tried a couple varioustions over the year and this recipe is by far our unanimous favorite! 


Hot Cocoa
1c cocoa powder or cacao
2c of some type sugar. I usually use coconut palm sugar but use what you have.
1 teaspoon sea salt
1teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cinnimon
Vanilla (which ever is easier. Liquid goes into cup after hot milk. Pwdr goes into the powder mix)
   Liquid - 1t per cup
  Pwdr - 1 1/2 Tblsp  

To use 
1 T mix (or more to taste)
8oz hot milk.

Chocolate Milk Mix 
Simply omit the cayenne pepper 
And vanilla is optional. We don't usually use vanilla for cold chocolate milk. 

Tips
A drink whisk is very helpful getting this mixed up. 
If you use essential oils, this would be a great way to use them! I would add 1 drop of cinnimon to the cup. 

If you enjoyed this recipe, have questions or comments please post them in the comments below. 
                                                       Thank you for reading! 

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