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Coconut Hot Chocolate

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Coconut Hot Chocolate is exactly what the doctor called for during this killer cold weather! It’s made from coconut milk and almond milk, so it’s dairy-free, and two kinds of chocolate! You’ll be sipping and warming up in no time. 
 
 
So it’s a millionty bajillion degrees below zero here (kidding, but it feels that way). I have nothing but ice cream on my brain because I’m a total weirdo. 

But I’ll spare you and give you a recipe for some killer hot chocolate! Coconut Hot Chocolate, to be exact. 

I used a can of coconut milk and then some almond milk too, resulting in a thick but drinkable chocolatey drink.

The chocolate? Of course I used real dark chocolate AND cocoa powder! I like to give things a 1-2 punch!

I love adding a splash of coconut extract to really solidify the flavor, but you don’t have to if you’re not a true coconut fan (if you don’t add it, you probably won’t even notice the coconut taste!). I’m a super coconut fanatic, so its a must for me. 

 
^^sorry it’s so grainy! guess I won’t be using “imgflip.com” anymore! ^^
 

I’ll admit, I went a bit nutto (besides spilling it all over the table for the sake of art…or because I’m just sloppy) and stuck some in the fridge and used it as coffee creamer! Eek! SO good. Do that. Oh, did I mention I drank it in iced coffee? Twenty degrees say what?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coconut Hot Chocolate
Coconut Hot Chocolate is exactly what the doctor called for during this killer cold weather! It's made from coconut milk and almond milk, so it's dairy-free, and two kinds of chocolate! You'll be sipping and warming up in no time. (makes 1 obnoxiously greedy portion OR 2 gluttonous portions OR 4 sad sippy portions)
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Ingredients
  1. 1 can coconut milk
  2. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  3. ¼ cup dark chocolate morsels
  4. 2 Tbs. cocoa powder
  5. ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  6. ¼ tsp. coconut extract
  7. optional: if you like sweeter hot chocolate, add 1 Tbs. maple or agave
Instructions
  1. In a pot on the stovetop, combine milks and chocolate. Stir, over medium low heat, until steaming and chocolate is melted and well incorporated. Then add cocoa, vanilla and coconut extracts, whisking together. (if adding maple or agave or Stevia, add them last)
  2. Pour into cups, top with toasted marshmallows (or whatever you like on top!) and enjoy!
Notes
  1. Note: can be made in the microwave! Combine milks and chocolate in a large glass measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir well, then microwave in 30 second intervals until hot (but not scalded). Add cocoa powder and extracts, stir well then serve!
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I’m keeping this one short and sweet today. Just sip on your Coconut Hot Chocolate and enjoy your week! I’m airport surfing at the moment, so I relish your relaxation time. 
 

Also, my giveaway is still open, so head over there once you’ve gushed in the comments here. 

 

About Melissa

I am a passionate gluten-free baker and blogger who has moved to Memphis, TN from Fayetteville, AR. I have two kiddos, two pups, and LOVE fitness, yoga, and finding new ways to stay sustainable and green in my home.

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