Good For You Hot Chocolate Recipe

Good For You Hot Chocolate Recipe (makes 1)

 

Hi guys! I just want to share this hot chocolate that my dad makes all the time, and it is soo simple to make.

This would be a great drink to make before you go to bed or just relaxing on the sofa, watching TV or on your laptop watching Netflix :)

Hope you like it, repost and leave a few comments below if you have any questions on how you felt about this recipe!

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate (at least 70%) (I recommend using Lindt or Green & Black's Organic Chocolate)
• 250ml semi skimmed milk (1 cup)
• 1 tsp Agave nectar (alternative: honey)
• Cinnamon (optional)
• Vanilla extract (optional)

Tip
- Using a whisk to stir the mixture in the pan, will make the hot chocolate frothy.


Benefits

Dark Chocolate: As opposed to milk and white chocolate, dark chocolate has a high cocoa content and it is very nutritious. It has been known to reduce blood pressure and it is rich in fibre and iron.

Agave nectar: As opposed to sugar, agave is a natural sweetener which has not been processed unlike sugar and also it will not cause a rise and fall in blood sugar.


Method (5 minutes)

1. Pour the milk into a pan and then turn on the heat medium-low heat, do not boil. (if you do it the other way around this, it may cause the pan to burn and the milk may splatter - don't fall victim to this!
2. Place the dark chocolate into the pan, this will immediately begin to melt. Using a whisk or wooden spoon, stir until the chocolate has become fully integrated into the milk.
3. Then add the agave nectar or honey into the hot chocolate and stir.
4. Once the milk starts to produce bubbles, turn off the heat and remove the pan from the heat. (Careful not to burn yourself - use an oven glove)
5. Get your cup/mug and pour the hot chocolate in.
6. Add toppings such as a few marshmallows and whipped cream from a spray can.

 

 

 

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