Pure chocolate comes from a fruit called Cacao and inside the bright colored flesh skin lives the “beans” that we harvest, dry, roast and then pulverize into cocoa powder. This recipe isn’t your typical hot cocoa formula so it’s time to get your mouth (and brain) excited for a healthy hot cocoa! Number of Servings: 2-3

• 1 T ground cacao (or 2-3 squares of 100% chocolate)

• ½ c real coconut milk (the full fat kind is naturally sweet)

• 1 c filtered water

• ½ tsp vanilla

• 2-4 drops of liquid stevia (you can also use date sugar)

• Optional add-ons: cinnamon stick, dash of cayenne, star anise. Pure whipped cream or whipped coconut!

  In a small saucepan on low-medium heat, stir all ingredients together and whisk consistently until simmering. If you want to get traditional like an old school abuelita, whisk the liquid longer so it becomes frothy. And if you let it cook longer, it will thicken and become “drinking chocolate.” Add a dollop of pure whipped cream on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. A perfect mini dessert that hits the spot!