Velvety Hot Chocolate
THM: Deep S, low carb, sugar free, gluten/egg free with nut free suggestion
Author: Briana Thomas
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 c. unsweetened almond milk*
- 1 c. water
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- 2 T. whey protein powder
- 2-3 tsp. cocoa powder
- ½ T. coconut oil (rounded)**
- ½ T. butter
- 1 tsp. THM Super Sweet Blend (or more, to taste)
- 1/16 tsp. (2 doonks) THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
- Dash salt
- Dash vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp. glucomannan (for a thicker mouth feel)(optional)
Instructions
- Heat the liquid to the desired temperature (I microwave mine for 2-3 minutes in a mug). Blend all ingredients together. (Be careful when blending hot liquids - they may expand and create a pressure build up! Vent the blender as needed.) Enjoy!
Notes
*Use carton (not canned) coconut milk for a nut free version. (Most people with nut allergies can have coconut products, but check with your doctor first.)
**Use refined coconut oil to omit coconut flavor
Feel free to add more sweetener as I tend to undersweeten compared to most people.
You can add a full tablespoon of coconut oil to this to make it even more velvety if you like.
To make a peppermint hot chocolate, you could add a peppermint tea bag to the hot liquid for this drink and/or add a dash of peppermint extract.
**Use refined coconut oil to omit coconut flavor
Feel free to add more sweetener as I tend to undersweeten compared to most people.
You can add a full tablespoon of coconut oil to this to make it even more velvety if you like.
To make a peppermint hot chocolate, you could add a peppermint tea bag to the hot liquid for this drink and/or add a dash of peppermint extract.
Recipe by Briana Thomas at https://www.briana-thomas.com/velvety-hot-chocolate/