Ginger Hot Chocolate

Name: Ginger Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (I used vanilla almond, coconut, soy or cowa s would work well, too); 1 cup water (or use more milk for extra richness); artificial sweetener (1 packet non-bitter stevia, agave, raw sugar, honey, etc.); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger, depending on preference); 1/4 cup cocoa (or cacao powder); 1 pinch sea salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 -3 ginger candies (optional)

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups milk (I used vanilla almond, coconut, soy or cowa s would work well, too)
1 cup water (or use more milk for extra richness)
artificial sweetener (1 packet non-bitter stevia, agave, raw sugar, honey, etc.)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger, depending on preference)
1/4 cup cocoa (or cacao powder)
1 pinch sea salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 -3 ginger candies (optional)

Directions

1

Heat the milk and water(or milk) in a medium saucepan. Once it comes to a simmer, reduce heat slightly and whisk in cocoa powder, sea salt and ginger. Whisk vigorously to incorporate.
2

Once the cocoa is hot enough for your liking (about 3-5 minutes), remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir once more. Sweeten to taste.
3

Take your ginger candies and rub them along the rims of your serving glasses or mugs. Eat or discard; they get mushy when added to the beverage.
4

Pour in hot cocoa and top with coconut cream(in Recipe#504526), whipped cream or marshmallows - whatever you like.