The Paleo Foods Co. Spiced Almond Milk Hot Chocolate

Another snow day here.

With the cold weather this week and more to come, today I thought I would share this Spiced Almond Milk Hot Chocolate recipe from The Paleo Foods Co with you.

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The Paleo Foods Co. Spiced Almond Milk Hot Chocolate:

Dairy Free

Serves 2

(Vegan, dairy free, gluten-free).

Ingredients :

• 4 tablespoons of cocoa or cacao powder 
• 250ml of Paleo Foods Co 9% Almond Drink 
• 2 tablespoons of date nectar (or coconut sugar, maple syrup)

Spice Mix:

• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of vanilla bean powder
• ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1 small pinch of clove
• 1 small pinch of ground chilli or cayenne pepper (optional)

Toppings:

• ½ teaspoon of grated nutmeg
• Cocoa powder for dusting

How To Make:

1. In a medium pot over a low heat, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder and date nectar.
2. Then add the spice mix of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, clove and chilli (optional). 
3. Bring to a low simmer.
4. Add a small amount of water as desired if you prefer a thinner consistency. 
5. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, adding more date nectar for increased sweetness or chilli for added kick!
6. Divide between 2 mugs and dust with grated nutmeg and a sprinkling of cocoa powder
7. Enjoy right away!

Recipe and image courtesy of The Paleo Foods Co.

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