Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Cozy up with a warm mug-full of hot chocolate! The peppermint twist is festive and soothing, especially when sipped on by the crackling fire… I could drink this every day. Make it in minutes, top as you please, then sit back, relax, and drink it down!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup + 1/4 cup unsweetened milk of your choice

• 2 tbsp cacao powder

• 1/2 -1 tbsp coconut sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

• 1/2 tsp pink salt

Optional Toppings:

• coconut whip

• crushed candy canes

• (mini) marshmallows

• shaved dark chocolate

Directions:

1. Add 1/4 cup of milk to a small-sized saucepan and bring to a light boil.

2. Whisk in the cacao powder, coconut sugar, peppermint & vanilla extracts and pink salt.

3. Add the remaining 1 cup of milk to the pan, bring back to this light boil and stir well.

4. Pour into your favorite mug, top as you please, then enjoy!

Notes:

• For a frothy hot chocolate, insert a handheld frother directly into the pan before serving, or add the mixture to a blender and blend for about 15 seconds before serving.