by Christina | Dec 8, 2018 | Member Exclusives, Wellness
When it comes to health and nutrition, I consider addressing genetic mutations to be a more advanced endeavor that the average person usually doesn’t need to worry about too much. However, genetic mutations might be relevant for people who have more complicated cases that aren’t resolved with standard approaches to supporting gut health, hormones, and so on. As scientists discover new genes that are related to specific health outcomes, more and more people are interested in getting their genetic data through services like 23andme.com, and using that to inform their health behaviors.
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by Christina | Dec 8, 2018 | Recipes, Wellness
I’m all about Christmas traditions, and I was thinking maybe I should make it a tradition to make a different version of hot chocolate each year for my blog. Could be fun… let’s hope I don’t run out of ideas.
Anyways, “sugar-free” seems to be the theme recently on my website, probably because I’m still in “sugar-free” mode after finishing up #NoSugarNoProblems, Part 2. I really wanted to make a sugar-free version of hot chocolate in particular, though, as an alternate to my recipe for traditional paleo hot chocolate. When I asked on Instagram what recipes you wanted this holiday season, peppermint bark and sugar-free hot chocolate were the top 2 responses! You read my mind.
It’s always nice to have a healthy, sugar-free hot chocolate recipe on hand for winter nights when you want to whip together a hot cocoa but don’t really feel like any added sugar or sweeteners. It shocks me how it seems almost impossible to find a sugar-free hot chocolate that doesn’t contain stevia, xylitol, or erythritol! Sugar-free hot chocolate is probably best suited for people who already love the taste of very dark (100%) chocolate, which I know many of my readers are! If you don’t really like the taste of 100% cacao, then feel free to use this as a base and simply add a sweetener of your choice to taste.
That’s really what this hot cocoa recipe is meant to be – a base! The full recipe is how I personally like to make it, but I still love it even without the coconut butter or square of 100% cacao. If you don’t have those ingredients or just don’t want to use them, don’t let that stop you! The coconut butter just adds a subtle sweetness and richer flavor, while the square of 100% cacao (no particular size) slowly melts in the hot chocolate to deepen the chocolate flavor and create a thicker texture. It’s a dark chocolate lover’s dream! This paleo, vegan, and keto hot chocolate is the perfect warm drink to celebrate the holiday season with. It only takes a few simple ingredients and a love for chocolate, and you’re ready to go!
Paleo Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate (Vegan / Keto)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup nut milk
- 1.5 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 2.5 tsp coconut butter (optional)
- 1 square 100% cacao bar (optional)
Instructions:
- Stir all ingredients together in a small saucepan over low-medium heat until reaches desired temperature. Pour in a mug and enjoy!
