Description
This spiced hot cocoa recipe combines rich powdered cacao with a blend of warming spices like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and black cumin to create a cozy, healing drink. Perfect for chilly days, this soothing beverage can be easily customized with your favorite milk and sweetener, offering both comfort and health benefits in every mug.
Ingredients
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Spice Mix
- 2/3 cup powdered cacao
- 3 tablespoons turmeric
- 6 teaspoons ground ginger
- 6 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 teaspoons ground black cumin
- Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon powder mix per serving
- 1 mug warm fatty milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Mix: Combine all the dry ingredients—powdered cacao, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, black cumin, and a dash of cayenne pepper if using—in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight container for convenient use.
- Warm the Milk: Heat your chosen fatty milk, whether dairy or plant-based, to your preferred drinking temperature, ensuring it is warm but not boiling.
- Add Spice Mix to Milk: Stir 1 tablespoon of the prepared spice mix into the warm milk. This amount can be adjusted depending on taste and serving size.
- Sweeten and Blend: Add sweetener if desired. Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and frothy, enhancing the texture and flavor of the drink.
- Serve: Pour the spiced hot cocoa into a mug and enjoy immediately while warm for maximum comfort and healing effects.
Notes
- The powder mix can be made in larger batches and stored in an airtight container to save time.
- Use fatty milk to help the absorption of turmeric and other spices.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice tolerance.
- Sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar pair well with this spiced cocoa.
- This drink is suitable for a cozy evening and may support wellness due to the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and ginger.
