Turmeric Hot Cocoa

The cold air has rolled in and even flurries and all I want to do is snuggle up with a nice warm mug of hot cocoa. Not just any hot chocolate though Turmeric Hot Cocoa!

Sometimes out bodies just need a little extra TLC and right now is one of those times for me. Turmeric has always been a staple and regular in my daily life but more so right now after barre and just in general to help with inflammation and stress. I managed to keep up with my 3-4 barre classes a week through the first 20 weeks of pregnancy which was my goal. Now I will go to 2-3 classes a week while listening to my body and still making sure I get the rest and care it needs.

I’ve been loving Turmeric Golden Milk for years. First adding turmeric to smoothies and smoothie bowls, then making turmeric milk to sip hot or cold or add to my smoothies. I’ve talked about why I love turmeric for so many reasons over and over so I won’t go into that you can read here, or one of my many other posts. If you’re looking for more anti-inflammatory turmeric recipes here are “a few” options from salads, smoothies, smoothie bowls, baked goods, ect.

Switching up my a favorite turmeric lattes I went a little more indulging with this Turmeric Hot Cocoa! Hot Cocoa with benefits, a little spice, a little bite (from ginger), and everything nice!

Nice because it’s made with raw cacao powder! Cacao powder is one of the most powerful superfoods that’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Great for brain and cardiovascular health, memory, immunity, positive effects on stress and inflammation,  they don’t call it good mood food for nothing.

I can just sit and sip a mug of Turmeric Hot Cocoa and relax it’s so calming. Made with healthy real food ingredients and sweetened with pure maple syrup or honey I can smile with each sip knowing I’m doing something good for my body. This is an easy recipe to add adaptogens and or collagen to. Currently I don’t add my usual adaptogens as I’m pregnant but have been adding collagen as I really need to up my protein and it’s been a real struggle with many of the plant-based sources and old staples not agreeing with me.

It you like this or are looking for other turmeric lattes here are a two favorites, Bee Sting Turmeric Latte and Pumpkin Spice Turmeric Latte.

Today is Meatless Monday and I look forward to seeing what’s happening in your kitchen and hope you link up with me and my co-host Deborah and share! I also hope you check out and are inspired by the recipes linked up below.

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Turmeric Hot Cocoa

Quick and easy delicious Turmeric Hot Cocoa! Hot Cocoa with health benefits, a little spice, a little bite (from ginger), and everything nice! This dairy free hot cocoa (cacao) is vegan and paleo friendly made with real food ingredients and sweetened with pure maple syrup or honey. Cozy up with a mug and relax with each sip while giving your body a little extra tlc.

Course

Beverages

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 2 c non dairy milk (I prefer coconut milk, Ripple for a plant-based protein option, or barista almond milk like New Barn's for a rich creamy texture)*
• 2 TBSP cacao powder (Navitas Organics)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder (Navitas Organics)
• 2 TBSP pure maple syrup or honey, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• small pinch black pepper

Optional Additions

• 1 TBSP coconut oil or cacao butter (Navitas Organics Coconut Butter)
• 1 scoop collagen (Vital Proteins)
• 1/2 tsp maca, ashwagandha, reishi, or other adaptogens

Course Beverages Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 2 c non dairy milk (I prefer coconut milk, Ripple for a plant-based protein option, or barista almond milk like New Barn's for a rich creamy texture)* 2 TBSP cacao powder (Navitas Organics) 1 tsp turmeric powder (Navitas Organics) 2 TBSP pure maple syrup or honey, or to taste 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp fresh grated ginger small pinch black pepper Optional Additions 1 TBSP coconut oil or cacao butter (Navitas Organics Coconut Butter) 1 scoop collagen (Vital Proteins) 1/2 tsp maca, ashwagandha, reishi, or other adaptogens

Instructions

1. In a Vitamix, or blender, mix the milk, cacao powder, turmeric, ginger, maple syrup, cinnamon and black pepper.
2. Warm in your Vitamix, steam, or transfer to a medium saucepan and heat. Alternatively you can heat everything together in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk ingredients in.
3. Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired. Sprinkle with cinnamon and turmeric if desired.
4. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

If making with already made golden turmeric milk you can just add cacao powder, cinnamon, sweetener to taste and optional ingredients.

You can make the mixture ahead, 2-3 days, and heat just before enjoying. I make golden turmeric milk ahead to keep on hand to make this hot cocoa and other turmeric lattes.

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