Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

Looking for a healthier twist on hot chocolate? This is your go-to recipe! Using coconut milk and maple syrup makes for a healthier option when it comes to this easy and oh so satisfying hot chocolate!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cans full fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 organic peppermint tea bag (optional)
• Coconut Cream:
• 1 can full fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup

METHOD:

1. For the hot chocolate, pour 2 cans of coconut milk into a saucepan. Sift in cocoa powder. Whisk in maple syrup. Whisk until mixture is smooth and hot.
2. Place the peppermint tea bag in your favourite mug, pour the hot chocolate mixture in and top with coconut cream.
3. For the coconut cream, place coconut milk, small bowl, and egg beaters in refrigerator for about 4 hours. Use the heavy cream portion of the milk (add the liquid portion to the hot chocolate mixture) and whip it with the maple syrup until it thickens.
4. Place a dollop on top of hot chocolate and top with grated dark chocolate if desired.
5. Cozy up and enjoy.