Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate

PALEO PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE has been my favorite winter drink so far. While out holiday shopping with my husband we decided to get Starbucks, he needed coffee, but being pregnant I already had my one cup and needed a caffeine free option. I got the peppermint hot chocolate and fell in love! The rich chocolate taste with the twist of peppermint. One of my few pregnancy cravings has been this drink so I decided I needed to make a healthier version that was easy to make at home.

How to make Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate:

In a saucepan heat Water, Cocoa, Peppermint and Honey over medium heat until honey and cocoa is dissolved. Add Cashew Milk or (dairy free) milk of your choice. I love cashew milk personally, it has a creamy taste like regular milk and no "off" taste like Almond and Coconut Milk. Reduce heat to medium low, heating for 4 minutes. Put into your favorite mug, add your preferred toppings and ENJOY!  I top mine with Dandy Marshmallows (found at Wegmans) and Yum Candy Canes (Target and Amazon), both are cleaner options. You can also do a dairy free whip cream, or enjoy it plain.

If you don't love the rich chocolate taste, then add 6 tablespoons of Cocoa instead of half a cup (8 tablespoons). You can also substitute 2 tablespoons of Maple Syrup for the 4 tablespoons of honey. I think you can taste the Maple Syrup, versus the honey which blends a little better. You can't go wrong with either though!

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Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate that taste just like Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate with a rich chocolate taste. 

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• ⅓ cup water
• ½ cup Cocoa (if you don't want it too chocolatey add 6 tablespoons)
• ½ teaspoon of Peppermint
• 4 tablespoons Honey (or 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup)
• 2 cups Cashew Milk (substitute Almond Milk)

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Instructions

1. Heat Water, Cocoa, Peppermint and Honey over medium heat until it begins to bubble, honey and cocoa is dissolved. 
2. Add Cashew Milk, reduce heat to medium low, heating for 4 minutes
3. Top with your favorite toppings
4. ENJOY

• Author: Meghan Whitmore {A Twisted Plate}
• Prep Time: 4 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free