Superfood Hot Chocolate

This fun variation of the classic cup of cocoa is packed with delicious and beneficial superfoods! Create a cozy mug filled with antioxidants, omega-6 and omega-3sand healthy fats!

Notes:

Hemp seeds are an additional superfood to add protein and omegas. You can eliminate or sub another superfood of your choice.

Date/maple syrup are options for natural sweetness, but both can be combined for those with a sweeter tooth!
Coconut milk can have extra fillers to thicken and sweeten. When possible, find a "simple" option with just coconut.
You could try adding a few drops of peppermint extract or flavor to make it festive for the holidays!

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Ingredients:

1 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp raw shelled hemp seeds
1 cup full fat coconut milk
1 pitted date OR 1 tsp maple syrup
1 cup boiling water

Method:

Combine and blend all ingredients on high in a blender for about a minute
Pour in a mug and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top

Try pairing the Superfood Hot Chocolate with these Easy Plant-Based Holiday Treats or any of the other recipes from my Feel-Good Holiday Recipe Guide!

The only thing that keeps me from eating dessert every night is knowing that it is the first thing that will happen the next morning. Avocado and banana are a dream team for a silky creamy texture. With energizing maca and cacao, this is one of my all time favorite morning bowls.

Ingredients:

1/4 avocado
1 cup almond milk
2 tbsp cacao powder
1/2 banana*
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp maca powder
optional: a few ice cubes if you want it colder
optional: blueberries or kale to pack in some extra antioxidants and vitamins*

Method:

Blend ingredients together until smooth. Check consistency- add more almond milk to make thinner, add more ice to make thicker and/or colder. Pour into a bowl and add an extra sprinkle of chia seeds or any other preferred topping.

*To keep smoothies cold and thick without using ice, use frozen fruit. Store overripe bananas in halves or fourths (peeled) in airtight ziplock in freezer. Find frozen greens and fruit with no added sugar or other ingredients in the frozen food aisle. It can be cheaper to purchase frozen produce and also cuts back on food waste.