My Healthy Chocolate Recipe for Wintry Days
Winter Blahs got you down. Change things up and get outside for a breathe of fresh air. Look around. Release the “stuffy” in your life.
Mug of Spicy Cocoa
Put 1 Tablespoon Spicy Cocoa Mix into mug.
Pour in 8 ounces boiling water and 5 to 10 drops liquid stevia or sweetener of choice.
Stir and add dash vanilla.
Top with a float of milk of choice (whole, skim, half & half, cream, almond, etc).
Optional: Put 1 Tablespoon semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips in mug with mix before adding water.
Spicy Cocoa Mix
1 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1 Tablespoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
Place into small bowl and whisk together. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Healthy Benefits
Cocoa – Is a yummy super food. Know for it’s antioxidant compounds, mood elevating properties and so much more.
Cinnamon – Balances and supports healthy blood sugar levels, natural anti-inflammatory, and boosts brain function.
Ginger – Adds digestions and anti-inflammatory.
Cayenne -Improves circulation and metabolism and helps with headaches.
References:
http://www.eufic.org/article/en/artid/health-benefits-cocoa-flavanoids/
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=68
