Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

Dark chocolate is the king of Paleo indulgences, and when combined with the richness of coconut milk, you're in for something really decadent.

This hot chocolate is easy to prepare in a few minutes and will keep you warm during the cold winter months.

Full of good fat from the coconut and antioxidants from the high-quality dark chocolate, you won't have to fill guilty about a hot chocolate treat for once!

The best part is how easily this recipe can be adapted for different flavor profiles. Add more chocolate if you like it, extra chocolaty, or ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract for a peppermint hot chocolate, ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice for a pumpkin spice hot chocolate, and similarly for cinnamon.

Like to kick it up a notch with some heat? Create a Mexican hot chocolate with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of cayenne, and a pinch of sea salt. If you feel hot chocolate isn’t just the same without marshmallows or whipped cream, don’t fret.

Adding a dollop of this coconut whipped cream will bring you right back to your fondest hot chocolate memories. Sprinkle it with cinnamon or chocolate shavings to really add a fancy touch to it.

This results in rich and creamy hot chocolate, so a little cup goes a long way. If you prefer, add about a ¼ - ⅓ cup of water to the coconut milk to thin it out. If adding additional flavorings add them in at the same time as the chocolate.

Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

SERVES: 2 PREP: 5 min COOK: 10 min

Ingredients

• 1 can (13.5oz) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1.5 oz good quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. Add in the chocolate and vanilla extract, and stir until fully melted.
3. Serve hot.

Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

Winter is the perfect excuse to cozy up with a cup of this warm and creamy hot chocolate.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 2 people

Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can 13.5oz can full-fat coconut milk
• 1.5 oz good quality dark chocolate finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  1 can
• Add in the chocolate and vanilla extract, and stir until fully melted.
  1.5 oz good quality dark chocolate, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 3mg

Keyword chocolate, coconut, coconut milk, hot

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