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Soul-warming, creamy and healthy - Mint Hot Cacao drink recipe - Quick to make and great for the whole family! Gluten-Free | Vegan - freshisreal.com #veganhotchocolate #freshisreal

Mint Hot Cacao

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  • Author: Chantal | Fresh is Real
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Snacks, Drinks
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based, Kid-Friendly, Allergen-Friendly

Description

Prepare this soul-warming Mint Hot Cacao drink with the best organic ingredients you can find. By doing so, it will help you create the most dreamy, creamy, and comforting beverage for you and your family to enjoy!


Ingredients

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  • 1 mint tea bag
  • 2 cups water, boiling
  • 1/2 cup organic coconut milk, warm
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao
  • 12 teaspoons coconut palm sugar, maple syrup or honey*
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean powder**
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch Himalayan or sea salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add two cups of boiling water and one mint tea bag to a kettle, let steep for five minutes.
  2. In a high-speed blender***, add warm coconut milk, cacao, honey, spices and one cup of mint tea****.
  3. Turn bleeder on a low setting and slowly increase speed to mix all ingredients until frothy.
  4. Serve in your favourite mugs, enjoy right away!

Notes

*Honey is not vegan.
**Use 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract as a substitute for vanilla bean powder. Or just leave it out.
*** Make sure your blender can handle hot liquids.
**** Keep the rest of the tea to warm up your drink as needed or to dilute it if you find it too thick.