Turmeric Hot Chocolate

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Turmeric Hot Chocolate is a drink that you can make easily at home. Get all the health benefits of turmeric, raw cacao powder, ginger and cinnamon in one delicious drink!

Turmeric Hot Chocolate on a white bench top.

The other day I saw that I Quit Sugar had a Anti-Inflammatory Hot Chocolate and it looked amazing! I wondered whether adding some raw cacao powder to my Turmeric Golden Latte would taste any good. And I was not disappointed! This dairy free hot chocolate is one delicious drink and it is super healthy too.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

DAIRY-FREE – made with almond milk for those with dairy or lactose intolerances. You can also use other dairy-free or vegan milk varieties.
EASY TO MAKE – this hot chocolate takes less than 5 minutes to make
HEALTHY INGREDIENTS – which are easy to find at any supermarket, health store, food markets or on-line store.

Health Benefits

Turmeric has amazing anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and gastrointestinal health benefits, largely due to curcumin, which is an antioxidant. Cacao powder is a very high source of iron, is packed full of magnesium and is a natural mood elevator.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

Almond milk
Cacao powder
Ground turmeric
Ground cinnamon
Ground ginger
Ground black pepper
Stevia or your favourite sweetener

RECIPE FAQS

What other milks can I use instead of almond milk?

Coconut milk, oat milk, macadamia milk or any other dairy free milk will work well in this hot chocolate.

Can I use essential oils instead of the ground spices?

Yes, you can substitute 1 toothpick each of black pepper, ginger and cinnamon food grade essential oils.

Turmeric Hot Chocolate is one delicious drink and it is super healthy too. Get all the benefits of turmeric, raw cacao powder, ginger and cinnamon in one yummy drink! SO GOOD!!

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Turmeric Hot Chocolate

Vanessa Gengaroli

Turmeric Hot Chocolate is one delicious drink and it is super healthy too. Get all the benefits of turmeric, raw cacao powder, ginger and cinnamon in one yummy drink!

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 3

Total Time 4

Course Smoothies and Drinks

Cuisine Western

Servings

Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk
1 tsp cacao powder you can a bit more cacao powder if you prefer. I like to add 1 heaped tsp
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp stevia or your favourite sweetener, add more if needed

Instructions

Heat the almond in a small saucepan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until just warmed.
Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until frothy.

Notes

Thermomix Method

Add the almond milk to the Thermomix bowl and heat for 3 minutes/80 degrees/speed 2
Add the remaining ingredients and mix for 20 seconds/speed 8 until nice and frothy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 326mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 1mg

Keyword hot chocolate, turmeric, warm drink

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