SNOW COMING! Make Hot Chocolate!

I hear we are supposed to get snow later today/tonight. I know one thing I love on a cold and snowy day is HOT CHOCOLATE! Here's how to satisfy that craving in a healthy way....

Hot HOT Chocolate:
2 cups your favorite milk (I like almond milk)
1.5 Tbs 100% Cocoa Powder (organic/raw preferred)
1/4 C chopped dark chocolate (>75% cocoa preferred)
1 Cinnamon Stick (optional)
Pinch of Sea Salt (optional)
                                                                        Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Heat milk to a low simmer, whisk in cocoa powder, add cinnamon stick, cayenne and salt, let simmer for two minutes, then add chopped chocolate and whisk until all dissolved. *You can always add extra of any ingredient to desired flavor/richness. I also like to mix in some coffee at the end to make it a mocha! 

Benefits of Cocoa:
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- rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, copper and manganese.
- anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant qualities
- can help manage high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, constipation
- improves mood
- MUCH MORE!

HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY SNOW DAY!
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