It’s been one of those ‘I’d climb Mount Everest in stilettos to get my chocolate fix’ kinda weeks…’ :mrgreen: (In case yesterday’s post wasn’t clear…)
Only a woman would understand this desperate need for CHAAAA-COOOO-LATE.
Tall, Dark, And Handsome… Hawt Cocoa
Unlike the male variety, this form of tall, dark, and handsome is guaranteed not to disappoint. I adapted the ‘hot coco-cocoa’ recipe from Eat Drink & Be Vegan. This is hands down the best cocoa I have ever had. Ever. In eternity.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (full strength, not light!)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (I used regular cocoa)
- Pinch of sea salt to bring out the sweetness
- 3 tablespoons of maple syrup (or agave but I like maple syrup)
- marshmallows and cacao nibs/chocolate chips to garnish
Directions: Throw all ingredients into a pot and whisk like crazy. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for several minutes while whisking to remove clumps. Try not to burn your tongue like I did while taste testing. :) Pour into a 1 or 2 mugs and top with marshmallows and chips. Enjoy with a spoon to make it last longer.
Serves two (or one female that would bulldoze anything in her path to get it)
Best tasting hot cocoa in the world. I don’t joke about this kind of thing. :mrgreen:
It was luxurious, decadent, and totally necessary.
Eric suggested that we make this again on Valentine’s Day. Just imagine snuggling with a blanket, sipping on some hot cocoa, and watching a movie. Amazing, no?? It would be equally fun for a girl’s night too. Have a bunch of friends over and make a huge pot of this stuff!
Are you a chocoholic?
Will you be making anything on Valentine’s Day?
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Coming up on OSG a Hot Topic on Friends and Weight.
I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process…. It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?
— Author Unknown
I loooove that drink in ED&BV! Love, love, love :D
Yummmm… oh chocolate! I’ve been making hot cocoa every night with rice or soy milk, cocoa powder and a little agave nectar. Such a great cold weather treat. :)
yaaaay! I was able to take advantage of the v-day discount!
I feel you 100% on that chocolate craving! I can’t get enough – I ate just about all the chocolate in my house and still want more? I don’t know.
To get my fix ever since we oh so mysteriously ran out of chocolate I’ve been simmering So Delicious coconut milk with one or two bags of Yogi Mayan Cocoa Spice tea, some cocoa powder, and sweetening with agave. I might need a new box of tea…
Your hot chocolate looks absolutely divine.
Wow…that. looks. amazing.
Wow, you really were felling that cocoa– seduction city.
Thank you for the recipe – my boyfriend will absolutely LOVE this. He actually will “bulldoze anything in HIS path” to get chocolate.
Looks SO delish!
I am such a chocoholic…this looks perfect for me! Love the pictures…just gorgeous!
That looks scrumptious! I wish I had some coconut milk at home!
Wow that looks amazing!!
I’m a total choc-o-holic. I need a little bit EVERY DAY!
Hi! I’m Natasha and I’m a chocoholic. I eat chocolate every evening for my dessert, and if I can’t have it I get a bit crazy… it’s my drug! My fiance knows better than to get in my way when I want it, and he knows better than to let the supplies dwindle.
Mmm that hot chocolate is perfect for the weather we have been having lately!
Looks amazing!
Can’t wait for the hot topic post!
You can’t really go wrong with chocolate. But this is just crazy. If I could taste it, I’d lick my screen. And if I had those ingredients on hand (and it didn’t require braving the snow) I’d make it right now!!
Mouth. Is. Watering.
Umm, yeah, that hot chocolate looks like the best thing ever! I love the marshmallows and chips on top, yum! Perfect Valentine’s treat. :)
Ahh, that looks and sounds amazing. It’s funny cuz Sandra Lee on the FoodNetwork (not a fan) made a “tall, dark and handsome” cocktail the other day which looked “mehh…” — THIS on the other hand…YUM.
ANGELA,
when are the GLUTEN FREE glo bars coming?! i’ve been dying for them!! :)
not for a while…lots left to do for them. I will announce it on the blog :)
I am very much a chocoholic and my husband is the complete opposite. LOL! It’s so sad because he hates anything sweet and I always feel bad eating it. OF course, I’ve gotten a lot better as the years have gone by, but every now and then a girl needs some chocolaty goodness, right?
This looks amazing!!
K