As the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. The creamy texture, the sweet richness—it’s pure comfort in a mug. But traditional hot chocolate can often be loaded with sugar, artificial ingredients, and empty calories. So, what if you could indulge in a cozy, chocolatey drink that not only warms you up but also supports your health and happens to be loaded with the antioxidants found in dark chocolate?
Good news: you can! With a few simple swaps, it’s easy to create a healthier version of this beloved beverage. In today’s post, we’ll show you how to make a nourishing and delicious Healthy Hot Chocolate that you’ll want to sip all winter long.
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THIS IS SOOOO GOOD, AND DIDN'T COST ME $6 □
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So easy I can’t really justify calling it a recipe, but it’s a miraculous blend of equal parts instant coffee granules, sugar and hot water all whipped into a light and fluffy topping for your milk of choice, hot or cold.
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Greetings!Mariann Taylor here of Taylor Kitchen. My husband and I created this site, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, and affiliated YouTube channel as an outlet for one of my passions....cooking. I love to cook and my husband, Tim, is a willing participant in my culinary escapades, as well as chief taste tester. We hope you'll join us, try some TaylorKitchen creations and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Categories
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