Gut and Hormone Healthy Hot Chocolate

Prepare for a cozy embrace with our delicious hot chocolate!

Let’s talk about the magic of cacao. This delightful ingredient not only indulges your senses but also packs a surprising nutritional punch. Cacao is rich in antioxidants, which help combat free radicals and promote overall well-being. It also feeds your good gut bugs. So, while you’re cozying up with your mug, you’re also treating yourself to a guilt-free dose of goodness.

Tip: make sure it’s CACAO and not COCOA. Cacao is the healthy unprocessed version of cocoa : )

Healthy hot chocolate with gut-friendly ingredients for hormone balance.

Servings: 1

Calories per Serving: 160

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup cashew milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut cream or heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp grass-fed collagen powder or whey protein powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sweetener (I like monk fruit)
  • pinch sea salt

To serve

  • optional whipped cream or coconut cream
  • square of dark chocolate or chocolate shavings with 85% cocoa solids minimum

Instructions

1. Heat the almond milk and coconut cream in a saucepan or in the microwave (90 seconds on high).
2. Pour into a jug, add the collagen, cocoa powder, sweetener, salt and vanilla. Blend with an immersion blender until frothy. Alternatively, blend in a high speed blender.

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Kylie

Kylie Ivanir

Kylie Ivanir, RD, MS is a registered dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women support their gut, balance hormones and stabilise blood sugar so they can feel more energised and at home in their bodies. With degrees from UCLA and Columbia University Medical Center, Kylie combines evidence-based nutrition with a root-cause, functional approach. Through her private practice, podcast and online community, she has supported thousands of women in improving their gut, hormone and metabolic health without restriction or overwhelm.