Never too early for hot cocoa!

Kicking the weekend off with my homemade, 3-ingredient hot cocoa. It’s SO EASY! So many possibilities and substitutions. Play around with it until it’s just right for you. Mind you, you might need a good blender to pulverize the date. If you don’t have a date, sub in 1 tablespoon maple syrup. No biggie.

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA INGREDIENTS:

• Milk (I prefer organic whole milk)
• Cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
• 1 date (or 1 tablespoon maple syrup)
• A teensy bit of salt if you’d like, but it’s not necessary
• Marshmallows

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HOT COCOA:

• Step 1: Blend all ingredients in a powerful blender (I use my Vitamix) until well blended.
• Step 2: Microwave it for a minute and stir. If you want it warmer, microwave it in 30-second increments until it’s the perfect temperature. Alternatively, you could warm it on the stovetop.
• Step 3: Add marshmallows!

And just because we’ve already got the Christmas instrumental Pandora going, let me tell you how to make it ❄️ JOY!… Throw 1 peppermint into the blender along with the other ingredients! It’ll make you feel all the Christmas feels.

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Recipe by KateCourse: Beverages

The 3-ingredient homemade hot cocoa recipe I make regularly as soon as it’s chilly enough!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk of choice

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao powder)

• 1 date or 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• Optional: A teensy bit of salt

Directions

• Blend all ingredients in a powerful blender (I use my Vitamix) until well blended.
• Microwave for 1 minute and stir. Microwave in additional 30-second increments as needed. Alternatively, you can warm the hot cocoa in a pot on the stovetop.
• If you’d like, stir in a teensy bit of salt (this is optional!).
• Add marshmallows, of course. Sip and enjoy!

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