Anti-Inflammatory Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ –1 teaspoon ground ginger to taste
- ½ –¾ teaspoon ground turmeric to taste
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
- Small dash freshly ground black pepper
- Natural sweetener of choice such as maple syrup, honey, or a plant-based sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- Add the milk, water, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to a small saucepan.
- Warm gently over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Whisk in the cacao powder until smooth and fully blended.
- Sweeten to taste with your preferred natural sweetener.
- For a creamy finish, whisk vigorously or use a milk frother before serving.
Notes
This paleo-friendly hot chocolate is rich, warming, and packed with anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and ginger. It’s dairy-free, refined sugar–free, vegan, and perfect for cozy evenings or a healthy chocolate craving without the guilt.