Description
A warm drink that combines cocoa with spices known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
- Add cocoa powder and whisk until it dissolves.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup.
- Add cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- Use non-dairy milk for a vegan option.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Spiced Hot Cocoa, Anti-Inflammatory Drink, Cocoa Beverage