Functional Hot Cocoa Mix

A photograph of a mug filled with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, dusted with cocoa powder, and a candy cane sticking out. A stack of dark chocolate sits beside the mug. Behind the mug is a mason jar of hot cocoa mix, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, and a small bowl of crushed candy canes.

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A quick and easy functional hot cocoa mix that swaps traditional ingredients for ones that promote overall wellness. Fill your mug with a warm, cozy beverage your body will thank you for, whether winter or fall. This 5-minute recipe is free from coconut, dairy, gluten, grains, nuts, soy, and refined sugar. It is vegan-friendly and whole-food plant-based compliant, making it ideal for most.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Servings 25 tablespoons

Recipe by: Sarena-Rae Santos (The Holistic Hipppie)

Ingredients

1 cup coconut sugar, sucanat, or other unrefined sugar alternative
1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use Saco Conscious Kitchen or Anthony’s Organic Cocoa Powder)
2 tbsp. protein or coconut milk powder (I use Garden of Life Raw Organic Vanilla Protein)
2 tsp. ground cinnamon (I use Anthony’s Ceylon Cinnamon)
2 tsp. marshmallow root powder (I use Starwest Botanicals Marshmallow Root Powder)

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to an airtight jar or container (I used a mason jar), cover, and shake until well combined.
When you’re ready to enjoy a cup of functional hot cocoa, simply add 1-2 tablespoons of the mix to 8 ounces of warm milk and enjoy with a splash of vanilla or peppermint extract. That's it, it's really that simple!