Hot Coconut Chocolate

Serves 1

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups vanilla coconut milk

1 Tbs cocoa powder

pinch sea salt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp raw honey

candy cane (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, warm the coconut milk on medium low heat

2. Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer for 2 minutes until desired temp is reached and cocoa powder is well mixed in

3. Garnish with candy cane

I set up my xmas decorations a few nights ago, so I was inspired to make a cozy winter drink. I found some great candy canes that were made with brown rice syrup (lower glycemic index) and real peppermint, rather than high fructose corn syrup. Even though they are still not healthy for you, at least you can indulge and feel a little bit better:) I also liked how the peppermint melted into my hot chocolate giving it a nice minty touch. The vanilla coconut milk also goes perfectly with the cocoa. I have already made this a few times. It's so easy and I have all the ingredients on hand. There is no need to buy the hot chocolate packets.