Description
Indulge in the warmth of a Spiced Hot Cocoa Anti-Inflammatory Drink, the perfect companion for chilly days and cozy evenings. This delightful beverage combines rich cocoa with a medley of warming spices such as turmeric and cinnamon, delivering both comfort and health benefits in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey.
- Add the spices (turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom) and whisk continuously.
- Mix in a pinch of black pepper for enhanced absorption of turmeric.
- Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg