Description
This healthy hot chocolate recipe includes ginger and collagen for a kick of extra flavor, added nutrients and protein. It’s dairy free to curb inflammation and doesn’t contain any added sugar to maintain steady blood glucose levels.
Ingredients
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FRESH GINGER VARIATION:
- 12–16 oz hot water
- 1” piece of fresh ginger, chopped (or alternatives below)
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides
- 1/4 cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk
- pure liquid stevia or pure monk fruit drops to taste
- sprinkling of Ceylon cinnamon – optional
MINCED GINGER VARIATION:
- 1 1/2 tsp jarred ginger
POWDERED GINGER VARIATION:
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
Option 1 – Fresh Ginger:
- If using fresh ginger, chop it and place it in a stainless steel tea ball infuser.
- Heat your water just before boiling. If you have an electric kettle, set it to 200º.
- Pour the hot water over the ginger pieces and let steep for 5-10 minutes. The longer you leave it in the water, the more flavor you’ll get. I don’t take it out until I’ve finished with the hot chocolate (and sometimes I eat the pieces afterward).
- Whisk in the collagen peptides and cacao powder, or mix with a matcha frother.
- Add sweetener and non-dairy milk to taste.
- Garnish with cinnamon (optional).
Option 2 & 3 – Minced Ginger from a Jar or Ground Ginger:
- Follow the instructions above, starting with step 2.
- Add the minced ginger after the collagen and cacao. There’s no need to steep the minced ginger.
Notes
This healthy hot chocolate recipe tastes just as delicious and refreshing served cold. If using jarred ginger or powdered ginger you don’t have to use hot water, so it also saves time.
