It’s snowing! … yup, in California 🙂
It’s Saturday, so I will be home studying & getting chores done all day. And as long as I don’t have to be out in it (or shoveling it or something), I love the snow.
With all of this wintery weather and Christmas right around the corner, I can feel a major shift in the air…. Pumpkin Spice season is over, & it is now all about the Peppermint Hot Chocolate. 🙂
If you’re not up for the sugar overload following most recipes for this cozy drink, you’ve got to try out my paleo-friendly version.
I swapped out the sugary syrups for all-natural, unrefined coconut sugar & mixed it with coconut milk and rich cocoa powder to make a perfect drink for the holiday season. Stir a little peppermint extract in, & you’ve got a real treat. I love how the warm rich flavors of the cocoa are contrasted with the cool taste of peppermint… so good!
This makes a single serving, but you can easily multiply the recipe. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your tastebuds as well. I don’t like mine too sickly-sweet, but feel free to up the coconut sugar or add a little maple syrup if you want more sweetness.
Here’s a little shot of my backyard when I woke up this morning… so beautiful!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Paleo}
Servings: 1
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 5-6 drops peppermint extract to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, cocoa powder, and coconut sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Once heated through, stir in the peppermint extract.
- Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Iron: 1mg
2 Comments
Lindsey Y
December 9, 2013 at 12:09 amI can't wait to try it! Looks and sounds amazing… Perfect for these cold days!! Yummy!!!
Jessie B
December 9, 2013 at 12:33 amThanks Lindsey!! Let me know if you try it out 🙂 & thank you for checking out my blog, friend!