Three Unique Hot Chocolate Recipes

Happy Merry Holidays! 

It’s December, and while winter has not always been my favorite, the holiday season has always ranked right up there with my favorites. One holiday tradition my family started around 3 years ago is learning about other peoples traditions and holiday celebrations. What food they eat, who comes to visit each country, the origins of folk stories, ect. Personally, I’ve found this new tradition to be one of my favorites. It’s quite eye opening and beautiful to learn about different traditions that other people have during the holiday season. Research even suggests that learning about other peoples traditions encourages empathy and respect for those around you! This year I’ve been reading up on one of my favorite holiday drinks (right after eggnog of course), Hot Chocolate! I’m the biggest chocolate fan. It’s not just sweet and mouthwateringly delicious, it also has tons of health benefits, especially for us women! There is a reason that many of us crave chocolate during our periods, we are actually craving the magnesium from the chocolate that many of us are low in during our cycle! In other words, having some dark chocolate could actually be helping your magnesium intake and your body! For me hot chocolate is not just yummy and healthy, it’s also just mentally peaceful and calming to pour a warm drink on a cool night, and snuggle up for the evening.

This year, I've been trying lots of unique recipes and wanted to share three of them that have been inspired by a combination of recipes from all over. If try you any of these recipes, I'd love to see it, so tag us @beeveryera on Instagram! And if you have your own hot chocolate tradition, feel free to share it by sending us a message or leaving a comment down below! 

3 unique hot chocolate recipes! 

Thick and Rich Hot Coco Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups milk

• ½ cup of heavy cream

• 2 tsp powdered sugar

• 8 oz (1 cup) of dark chocolate chips (70% or more cacao)

• Whipped cream (make it at home: just blend ½ cup heavy cream and 1 tsp powdered sugar in a cold bowl until whipped)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, and powdered sugar over medium heat until it begins to bubble.

2. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the chocolate until smooth.

3. Place the pan back on the heat, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted.

4. Pour the mixture into mugs, top it with whipped cream, and enjoy!
   

Sweet and Spicy Hot Coco  Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk

• 5 oz (little over ½ cup) of dark chocolate chips (70% or more cacao)

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon

• ¼ tsp cayenne

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.

2. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Before serving, whisk to create a frothy top.

4. Pour into mugs and enjoy!

White Spiced Hot Coco

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 2 Tbsp brown sugar

• 1 ½ cups milk

• ¾ cup of white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together water, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon over medium heat until it comes to a boil.

2. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the brown sugar and milk, mixing until everything is fully dissolved.

3. Turn the heat to low and add the white chocolate, gently warming it to your preferred temperature (just be sure it doesn’t boil!).

4. Pour the delicious mixture into mugs and enjoy!

Hope you enjoy these yummy hot chocolate recipes, and since I won't see you back here until next year, have a lovely holiday little bee's! Remember to take time for yourself, stretch your bodies, and breathe this holiday season. Let go of social pressures and be mindful of the moment!

All my love,

B.