📝 Ingredients (1 serving):
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey (optional, for natural sweetness)
- 1–2 squares dark chocolate (85% or above) (optional for richness)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Heat the almond milk
Pour almond milk into a small saucepan and warm it over medium heat. Don’t let it boil. - Whisk in the cocoa
Add cocoa powder, whisking continuously to dissolve it smoothly. Add cinnamon and salt here if you’re using them. - Melt in the chocolate (optional)
If you’re adding dark chocolate squares, drop them in and stir until fully melted. - Sweeten naturally
Stir in maple syrup or honey to taste. You can skip this if you like it more bitter/dark. - Add vanilla extract
Mix in the vanilla extract just before turning off the heat. - Serve hot
Pour into your favorite mug, maybe top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few crushed almonds for flair.
✅ Tips:
- For a frothy version, blend it for 10 seconds after heating.
- Want it vegan? Stick to maple syrup.
- Want it keto? Use stevia or erythritol instead of honey/maple syrup.
Let me know if you want an iced version or a protein-boosted twist too!