Name: Nourishing Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 Can of Coconut Milk; 2 Tsp Honey or Yacon Syrup to Sweeten; 2 Tbsp Organic Cacao Powder; 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 Tsp Acai Powder; 2 Bananas; Pinch of Mixed Spice; 1 Tsp Cinnamon; Flakes, Almonds or Seeds to Sprinkle

What could be more enticing than a delicious hot chocolate packed with flavour, and as a bonus, filled with nourishing ingredients? Completely milk free but with the added benefits of coconut milk, spices and superfood powders. Perfect for the cold weather, this vegan hot chocolate is a cuddle in a cup and a great way to start or end the day.

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

1 Can of Coconut Milk
2 Tsp Honey or Yacon Syrup to Sweeten
2 Tbsp Organic Cacao Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tsp Acai Powder
2 Bananas
Pinch of Mixed Spice
1 Tsp Cinnamon
Flakes, Almonds or Seeds to Sprinkle

Method

Place a non stick saucepan over a medium heat. Add the coconut milk as well as all ingredients except the bananas.
Using a wooden spoon, keep stirring to allow the powders to mix with milk and thicken for about 5 minutes. This will form a thick dark blend.
Chop the bananas and add to a food processor with the chocolate coconut milk mixture. Blend until you have a smooth creamy consistency.
Empty into your cup and sprinkle some flaked almonds or seeds for added benefits.
You can store this in the refrigerator.

The Pea & The Spoon

After following the Paleo diet for sometime and striving to create delicious alternatives to favourite foods, The Pea and The Spoon was born to share recipe creations with others. All recipes are free from gluten, refined sugar, dairy and meats used are grass fed with some vegan and vegetarian options. Aside blogging, this year Nico will be hosting supper clubs in London and next year in Australia.