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Coconut Hot Chocolate

It is cold here in Santa Fe!  I know that the Northeast and Midwest are getting a whole lot more snow that we have so far this winter, but…it was -2 degrees this morning, and didn’t warm up much more than that.  Apparently there is even a state of emergency here in Northern New Mexico, as gas is being consumed faster than it can be replaced…  Houses are cold, some people have no heat…  Its cold!

So…  it is the perfect time for some hot chocolate.  I created this quick and easy hot chocolate recipe on the fly, and it is delicious.  I added coconut oil for a dash of flavor, but there are some extra benefits too.  I didn’t need any sweetener, because there is a natural sweetness to the oil, and the coconut oil also adds a silky consistency to the hot chocolate.  This hot beverage glides down.  And…speaking of gliding…coconut oil also helps things glide out the back end if you know what I mean.  It is a great lubricant for the intestines and helps keep things moving along.  Sort of like the people-movers at airports…

So here is to keeping warm and gliding through these cold winter days!  Salute!

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Coconut Hot Chocolate

1 c almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
1 T raw cacao powder
1 t coconut oil
1 t vanilla

In a small sauce pan heat almond milk, vanilla and coconut oil over medium heat.  Bring to desired temperature, I prefer warm, not hot.  It is not necessary for the milk to boil.

Once the milk mixture is at desired temperature, whisk in the raw cacao powder thoroughly.

Pour into your favorite mug and drink.

Yum!

*note: this recipe can be raw if you do not heat the milk above 118 degrees…and it is still delicious!

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