Description
Warm up with a delicious cup of Spiced Hot Cocoa Anti-Inflammatory Drink, a delightful blend of rich cocoa and health-boosting spices. This comforting beverage features turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger, bringing not only warmth but also anti-inflammatory benefits to your chilly evenings. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a soothing nightcap, this drink is quick to prepare and can easily be customized to fit your dietary preferences. Serve it topped with whipped cream or marshmallows for an extra touch of indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey.
- Add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom; whisk until well combined.
- Mix in a pinch of black pepper for enhanced absorption of curcumin from turmeric.
- Heat through for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Pour into mugs and top with optional whipped cream or marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hot Chocolate
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg