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 =)