‘Tis the season for hot chocolate…. isn’t that how the song goes? 🙂 ‘Tis the season for healthy hot chocolate recipes too! These hot chocolate recipes are not only creative, they are healthy and yummy. Be sure to check them out!
Here’s a tip: did you know you can substitute cacao powder for cocoa powder? (Yes, you read that right, not a typo. 😉 ) Cacao powder comes from cacao beans, which come from the cacao tree. They are full of antioxidants and taste exactly like regular cocoa to me. A superior choice and a bag lasts me just about forever. Here’s the cacao I use and love:
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Give it a try, I’m certain you’ll love cacao powder as much as I do. (Non-GMO, Organic.)
Now, on to the recipes!
Contents
29 Creative & Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipes
Beverages
AIP Hot “Chocolate” from The Whole Life Balance
Cardamom Spiced Hot Chocolate from The Homestead Garden
Chai Spiced Paleo Hot Chocolate from Meatified
White Hot Chocolate from Nourishing Simplicity
Aztec Hot Chocolate from Food Your Body Will Thank You For
Easy 3 Ingredient Rich Dark Hot Chocolate from Green Plate Kate
Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix from Raia’s Recipes
Raspberry Hot Chocolate (Paleo, Dairy-free, Refined Sugar-free) from This is So Good
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate from Delicious Obsessions
Coconut Matcha Hot Chocolate from Bessie Bakes
Hot Cacao Drink from Fresh Bites Daily
Healthier, Homemade Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows from Five Little Homesteaders
Honey-Sweetened Hot Chocolate from Red and Honey
Gourmet Hot Chocolate from Health Nut Nation
Nourishing Hot Chocolate with Superfoods from Oh Lardy
Superfood Hot Chocolate With Coconut Oil, Maca + Turmeric from Mind Body Green
Creamy Mayan Hot Chocolate from Learning and Yearning
Spiced Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Whipped Cream from The Organic Kitchen
Mexican Hot Chocolate from Nummy For My Tummy
Homemade Hot Chocolate – Dairy & Sugar Free from Whole New Mom
Rainy Day Paleo Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free) from Hollywood Homestead
Rich Hot Sipping Chocolate (Low Carb, Gluten-Free) from Wholesome Yum
Healthy Hot Chocolate with Protein and Superfood Boosters! from Kula Mama
Green Tea Hot Chocolate from Good Girl Gone Green
Bulletproof Hot Chocolate with Resistant Starch & Gelatin from Eat Beautiful
Treats
Mexican Hot Chocolate Freezer Fudge from My Heart Beets
Easy Homemade Healthy Hot Chocolate Squares from Real Food RN
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Mmm, hot chocolate! So many wonderful options to try here. Thank you for including my rich hot sipping chocolate recipe.
Of course! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing my white hot chocolate recipe! I can’t wait to try some of the others on the list!
Of course! Awesome recipe! <3
I never knew there’s a difference between cacao powder for cocoa powder. Thanks for enlightening me. The recipes are worth trying for!
Thank you, Bianca! <3
Thanks for sharing these links. My kids love hot chocolate and I can’t wait to try these variations. I know they will enjoy and love these recipes.