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
Oh my gosh. Total food porn. YUM!!!!!!!
Life without chocolate would be pointless! Big up for the recipes Angela!
xxxxx
Argh, I wish I still live in Canada JUST so I could order Glo bars! I can’t wait until I’m back :-)
That hot cocoa looks so decadent. I love that you used full-fat coconut milk too. Plus your spoon pictures are seriously steady! How do you do that? Mine always get blurry, ha ha.
Gahhhh – Just my luck! Ordered 2 days too early :-(
Ummm yah. I’m excited in my pants reading about that hot chocolate! ;)
I didn’t know making hot cocoa was that easy! Where’d you get the vegan marshmallows?
And yes, I’d def. consider myself a choco-holic :)
They are called Dandies :) roast amazing
Hi Ang,
Where do you buy them?
they are on well.ca but go out of stock often. very yummy!
Wow that looks amazing! My boyfriend is not a fan of hot chocolate, but this looks too good not to be a fan! I will have to try this out and see if I can convert him… Otherwise more for me :)
Can’t wait to read your Hot Topic post!
Have a beautiful day*
That hot chocolate looks PERFECT. I know what recipe I’m using the next time I get a craving :D
I love that this calls for coconut milk! It sounds absolutely divine!
Wow! That looks fantastic and totally gluttonous! Love it! : )
Oh dear… Added to my grocery list: coconut milk, yeah!
I was craving chocolate yesterday, too! I don’t usually, but thanks to TOM, if I didn’t get chocolate, like, 5 minutes ago, someone was going to get hurt!! I’m definitely making this for Nate this weekend!
You need to write a cookbook! I love your recipes! :)
I’ve been satisfying my chocolate/peanut butter craving everyday with my smoothie but I’m not gonna lie…I think today might be the day for some real chocolate and your warm drink will do the trick!
Ummm…every DAY is a day when I crave chocolate and nothing else will do :-)
This hot cocoa looks seriously to DIE for!!!
every day is a chocolate day for me!! ive been obsessed with hot chocolate this winter and this recipe looks like a keeper! and you guys are right…it would make a very sweet vday treat :)
One more reason for me to get that cookbook. I understand the need for chocolate, no explanation needed.
Ummmm, that hot chocolate looks AHHHHMAAAAAZZZING! And I just scored a coupon for glo bakery and placed my first order! I’m so excited! I was reluctant to order up until now because the shipping is a little high :( But the coupon sold me :) Can’t wait til they get here!!!
o…mi…GAWD. That’s all I have to say. ;)
Mmmm looks good!! And that’s coming from a non-chocolate lover! Definitely sounds like a good v-day to me!!
That cocoa looks yummy!
We’re planning on making heart shaped pizzas at home. Boyfriend can have all the meat he wants and I can have my veggie pizza ♥ I’m still thinking about a dessert. We’re also going to rent a romantic movie. I’m going to try to coerce my boyfriend into watching the Notebook, mwhahahahahahaha.
Oh, I’m definitely a chocoholic! I have fudgy oatmeal almost every morning =)
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
I’m a chocoholic learning to be less of one so that I don’t irritate my stomach. But it is oh so delicious.
Oh girl, this has me looking at my boring black coffee hoping and willing it to turn into this amazing looking hot chocolate. I need to 1) get my hands on ED & BV and 2) make this ASAP!
I’ve seen several people say FOOD PORN.
And I must agree.
Gosh I NEED chocolate ASAP now. That looks delicious, and the ingredients sound amazing! yum!
I have all those ingredients at home. I’m totally making this tonight.
SWOON! this looks gorgeous and perfect…mmmmmmmm :) i’m definitely a chocoholic and am hoping to make a rocking flourless chocolate cake on Valentines!
That hot chocolate sounds so good. I like that is uses coconut milk. What happens if you use light coconut milk? That the only kind I have in my pantry right now.
*Drool* Making this when I’m in NY with Dan this weekend!
So excited to try the Adore bars!
I am absolutely a chocoholic – my whole family is! My mom has always eaten a chocolate bar every single day … she is about 100 pounds, so it’s okay :-)
I have always been a HUGE Chocoholic. I always carry chocolate with me. I started eating 70% dark several years ago for the health benefits but still like milk and white chocolate too. Bernard Callebaut is one of my favourite brands. Hot chocolate is another weakness of mine, and I usually have a cup of cocoa at least once or twice a week. I have got to try Dark, Tall and Handsome — looks divine.
Hot cocoa is one of my FAVORITE ways to get a chocolate fix. This looks like such a decadent and DELICIOUS way to have it, too – so good!