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Healthy Hot Cacao

Warm milk swirls with rich cacao and a whisper of cinnamon, sweetened gently by agave and finished with vanilla for a silky, lightly spiced sip. A cloud of whipped cream and a few shards of dark chocolate melt into each comforting mouthful.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Healthy Hot Cacao
Total
8 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Serves
2

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
170
Protein
9g
Carbs
23g
Fat
6g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
19g
Sodium
116mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cup reduced-fat milk or unsweetened nondairy milk (see Tip)
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • .25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup
  • .5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream or nondairy whipped cream (optional)
  • Shaved dark chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine milk, cacao powder and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk to break up any clumps. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and steaming, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in agave and vanilla. Pour into two mugs. Top with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate, if desired.