2 Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipes To Enjoy This Fall

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I’m a summer momma and love being outside sipping on cool smoothies. This year I’ll admit that I look forward to cooler weather while enjoying some healthy warm drinks. One of my favorite parts of autumn is snuggling up on the couch with hot chocolate in my cup to help warm me up from the inside out. I also love sitting at the table sipping on something warm while setting goals for the new year to come. During the cooler months, I tend to skip out on hitting the gym. So it is even better when my cup is filled with something healthy that includes chocolate!

Hot chocolate is a fall favorite for many of us. But we know those hot chocolate calories add up quick. So I wanted to share two of my fave healthy hot chocolate recipes to sip on this fall season.

I Miss Summer Hot Chocolate

Summer, Coconut, and Chocolate

  • 1 cup of Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Raw Cacao
  • 1/2 Medium Banana
  • 1 tsp Coconut Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Chia Seeds

Spicy New Mexico Hot Chocolate

aka Mexican Latte

  • 1 Cup of Almond Milk
  • 1 tbsp Raw Cacao
  • 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

For both recipes

First, add your coconut or almond milk to a small sauce pan and heat on medium.

Second, combine all ingredients to the pan and stir or whisk until well mixed with your choice of milk.

Lastly, serve at once and add any ingredients to the top, if desired.

You can enjoy these 2 Healthy Hot Chocolate recipes on a cool morning, during the day, or before going to bed if you’re craving something sweet or spicy. Plus, these two recipes are healthy and will not get in the way of your fall nutrition goals. If you need some ideas for some fall eats and treats this fall in ABQ be sure to check out this guide. Enjoy mommas!