Hot chocolate
Enjoy this lovely hot chocolate on a cold day to warm up! The use of cinnamon and nutmeg make it feel extra seasonal and perfect to pop in a flask for a walk.
Did you know – cacao is one of the higher-density antioxidant foods!
Nutritional fact – A lovely example of using cinnamon to help balance blood sugar levels, cardamon as a digestive aid and nutmeg for its antimicrobial ability, which means it helps prevent or treat infections.
Scroll down to see the recipe.
Hot chocolate
Enjoy this lovely hot chocolate on a cold day to warm up!
Servings 2 mugs
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 mugs dairy or non-dairy milk of your choice, great with coconut or almond milk
- 20 g 85% chocolate
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (more if you fancy)
- 1/2 tsp cardamon (more if you fancy)
- Pinch grated or ground nutmeg for finishing
- Dash brandy or rum if you fancy!
Instructions
- Warm the milk gently in a small pan taking care not to overheat.
- Divide the chocolate, cinnamon and cardamom between the mugs.
- Add a little of the warmed milk to mix, top up with remaining milk, whisking well to help the chocolate melt.
- Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.