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
can you say yum? That looks absolutely amazing!
And nope, not a chocoholic. I like cinnamony-sweet desserts and I actually don’t like plain milk or dark chocolate. I hated hershey kisses as a little girl
I echo the food porn comments. Seriously. Cannot wait to make this!
AW bummer. I was going to use the coupon code and but it said all 30 people used it up. I love the Empower bar. The best of both worlds-chocolate and coffee!
oh well, I guess next time.
Mmmm…. That sounds so good. I Love the valentines day idea, sounds so cozy and romantic. I am definately going to have to make a batch soon.
How funny! I was just talking to my husband last night and telling him I have never craved Chocolate as much as I have this past week. It’s been CRAZY!!!
im not a chocoholic (except for about one week per month lol)–but i think you’ve just converted me.
Omggg I almost regret reading this post lol bc that cocoa looks SO GOOD. I know what I’m making this weekend!
Yum!! What a cute post :) That looks delicious. I’m actually NOT a huge chocolate person (I’d take ice cream, pie, or something fruity and sweet over chocolate any day)… but I do like hot chocolate on occasion. Especially with all this snow!! :)
Oh My God, that hot chocolate looks to-die-for! You never fail to impress me. I’m so glad you posted the recipe, I’ll be making it after I shovel the mountain of snow outside!
Andrea
Oh. My. That’s some good looking chocolate.
Oh my- this looks incredible! I’m actually baking some healthy treats for my BF for VDay!
OMG, droooooool! That looks SO AMAZING. I want it for lunch…
I have been having one of those chocolate weeks, too – and so have several of my friends! Is there a chocolate flu going around? I canNOT get enough of it lately.
omg.
that.looks.SO.GOOD!!!!
must go look for something chocolatey immediately!!!
Yummmmmmm I love hot chocolate and I haven’t had it in ages! I’m going to make this ASAP! I love chocolate it’s my weakness!
OMG! This looks incredible. Is it really thick and chocolatey? I’ve been drinking carob lately which is something new for me, but this looks too good to pass up.
We love to make homemade cocoa together. It’s especially good with a pinch of cayenne! OR with a dash of godiva liquor! ;)
That hot cocoa looks SO good, but I have this weird problem wehre i think it LOOKS great then i dont realy like it. I guess I like my chocolate straight up…hehehe
Oh, adding coconut milk sounds like an excellent idea! I’m already dreaming about making it this weekend! Maybe I’ll indulge after seeing the Valentine’s Day movie with my hubby! :D
Wow that looks amazing! I LOVE the coconut milk idea.
Love cocoa! It’s my favourite late night hot drink.