Raw Maca Maple Hot Chocolate
Eric is a big chocolate lover, and so even more reason to make some. I love maple in the fall and winter and it is wonderful with chocolate, so that is why I chose maple syrup as my choice sweetener here. If you are making this by all means, use your favorite. I added in a little maca for a little caramelly flavor and an energy boost and some sweet cinnamon because I love it with maca and cacao. This drink was warm, heavenly deliciousness! The perfect thing to cuddle up with and warm up after being out in a winter wonderland!
Raw Maca Maple Hot Chocolate
Serves 2
2 cups raw coconut milk*
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
2 tsp maca powder
1-2 Tbsp maple syrup, depending on how sweet you like it**
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
To make the hot chocolate, combine all ingredients in a glass measuring cup and whisk until smooth. Place in the dehydrator until warm, about 30-45 minutes.
*Raw coconut milk:
Method 1: Blend the meat and water of 2 young thai coconuts in a high speed blender until smooth.
Method 2: Blend 1 cup finely shredded, dried coconut with 2 1/4 cups water in a high speed blender until smooth. Pour through a nut milk bag to remove any bits.
**Maple syrup is technically not raw, but I like to use it sometimes. You can use raw coconut nectar, raw agave nectar or stevia if you wish instead.
