Healthy Hot Chocolate
Quick, Easy & Healthy!
I enjoy this hot chocolate as an afternoon pick-me-up or an after dinner dessert several times a week. It is quick, easy, and healthy. Dark unsweetened chocolate increases mid-brain serotonin and aids in the production of endorphins for a positive frame of mind. It contains anti-oxidants that help fight cancer. Dark chocolate also contains copper that helps you process iron. The molasses you will use for sweetening is an excellent source of iron.
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Here is what you will need…
A 12 ounce mug
1 very generously heaping tablespoon of pure cocoa powder
A generous shake of cinnamon
OR 1/2 tsp of Cinnamon Bark Powder Extract*
Boiling Brita water
1 generous tablespoon of dark molasses
Milk or milk substitute of your choice
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
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Set your Brita water to boil.
Measure the cocoa and cinnamon into the mug. Stir the powder & cinnamon with a fork to smooth out lumps. Slowly pour in some boiling water, stirring all the time to avoid lumps. Add water until the cup is about ¼ full. Add the tablespoon of molasses. Stir it into the cocoa mixture, then fill the mug up with milk, stirring the whole time. Add the teaspoon of vanilla. Stir. Microwave on high for one minute. Stir again. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir again. Microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir again, and enjoy!
(Note: The reason you microwave the cocoa in increments is that milk will boil over if you try to microwave it all at once.)
Copyright: SuzanneBennett: January 12, 2009
*Cinnamon Bark Powder Extract Brings More Health Benefits!
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- Cinnamon Powder Extract (Water Soluble)
A half teaspoon of this delicious, healthy supplement adds antioxidants, cardiovascular benefits, and flavor!
Comments
My pleasure! Enjoy! :)
I echo the above statement. This is perfect timing. We are heading to 20 below and we are in front of the fire.
Thank you.
How lovely to have a fire! Enjoy your snow days! :)
I wish I had a cup of hot chocolate soy milk right now! Adding molasses (or is it mollasses?)is a great idea! Just peeked quickly at your writings. Somewhere you probably already noted to use only Fair Trade organic chocolate not produced by child-slaves.
Thank you, Suza! (It's Molasses! :) While I whole-heartedly support the concept of buying only fair trade items, I am far too poverty stricken to do it myself! When I can I do, and anyone who can afford it, should definitely consider it! :D
Just checked - I've got all those ingrediants - well, I use a different water filter - I'm planning to make your recipe for my mid-afternoon break later today. Thanks.
Great! I'm sure you will enjoy it! :D
Reading this makes me want to have a cup Now!
Well, you go right ahead! :)
I will definitely try this recipe! Thanks.
My pleasure! Today is a good day for it! :)
Oh I love that! What a perfect way to start the day. I am going to attempt making one for myself today! :)
Thanks! Let me know how you like it! :)
Healthy hot chocolate? I'm sure that this recipe is far more healthy than my traditional hot chocolate Sunday morning ritual of melting chocolate bars and heavy whipping cream...What a great hub.
Well, yours sounds good, too! ;P
C. C. Riter 3 years ago
What perfect timing for this. It's brutal outside today in my neck o' the woods. Looks so good and easy to do to I will try it today. Thanx suzanne.