One of my favorite nutritionists, J.J. Virgin, recently developed a hot cocoa recipe I’m in love with! It’s healthy. It’s delicious. It’s nourishing. And it’s hot!
This hot cocoa is a terrific mid-afternoon pick-me-up for these cold days, and brrrr, they’ve been cold! You can also use this in place of morning coffee if you have a cold day ahead. During our cold spell, I’ve made a hot cocoa every afternoon.
The recipe uses a protein shake mix, and Full Circle Vitality carries two nutritional shake flavors - mocha or chocolate – that will perk up your palate with their deliciousness! Each canister of 15 servings has a terrific panel of full nutrition, including 20 gms. of protein and 5 gms. of fiber, in each serving and costs $52, with local free delivery. We are fully stocked – give us a call today to order!
Disclaimer here: you can use any nutritional shake mix in this recipe; please please please make sure it is a good, quality one! You can google JJ Virgin, too, and take a look at the one she carries.
I’ve adapted the recipe, and here’s my version of the best hot cocoa for a cold day. I make it in a sauce pan on the stove, using an amazing hand-held beverage mixer my daughter-in-law, April, gave me last year for Christmas. You could mix everything in a shaker bottle, too, and heat it on the stove. If a stove is not available, say in your office, you can mix it up and heat in a microwave. It’s so easy!
Nourishing Hot Cocoa
2 scoops (one serving) of chocolate, mocha or a cocoa flavored protein shake mix.
7 oz. unsweetened almond or coconut milk and 7 oz. water (you can omit the water and use 14 oz. of the milk if you wish)
1 Tbsp. raw cacao powder (I like Dagoba brand – available at any grocery store)
2 tsp. real vanilla extract
Whole milk creamer to whip for a topping (if desired)
Directions: Add the milk/water or milk to a saucepan. Add the protein powder, cacao powder and vanilla, and blend or until smooth (or put everything into a blender bottle and shake, then add to the saucepan). Cook over medium heat until frothy, stirring occasionally. Don’t let it boil over (as I did the first time I made it!). While the cocoa is heating, you can use your tiny mixer to whip the cream into a froth. Put cocoa into two mugs and add some of the whipped cream. That’s it!
Enjoy this warm boost to your day and stay warm! To Your Vitality!
