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Warm Up with Spiced Hot Cocoa: A Cozy, Healing Treat

Warm Up with Spiced Hot Cocoa: Your Cozy Healing Treat

Warm Up with Spiced Hot Cocoa is a delightful and healing drink, perfect for cozy moments.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocoa Mix
  • 1 cup Powdered Cacao Use high-quality cacao for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Optional for a lighter taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Substitute with a cinnamon stick for deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Omit for a milder taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Cumin Regular cumin can be used instead.
  • a dash Cayenne Pepper Optional; tailor to taste.
Drink
  • 2 cups Warm Fatty Milk Dairy or plant-based; coconut, almond, or oat milk is ideal.
  • to taste Sweetener Use honey, raw sugar, or your favorite sweetener.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small pot
  • whisk
  • milk frother

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine powdered cacao, turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, ground black cumin, and cayenne pepper. Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly for 2 minutes until blended.
  2. Store the cocoa powder in an airtight container for later use.
  3. Pour warm fatty milk into a small pot and gently heat over medium-low until steaming, about 150°F (65°C). Stir occasionally.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder mix to the warm milk, stirring gently with a whisk for 1–2 minutes until dissolved.
  5. Stir in your chosen sweetener slowly, adjusting to your taste.
  6. Whisk the mixture vigorously for about 1 minute until frothy and smooth.
  7. Pour the spiced hot cocoa into a cozy mug and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality ingredients enhance flavor. Adjust spices and sweetness to personal preference.

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