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29 Creative and Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipes

‘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:

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!

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

Healthy Frozen Hot Chocolate from Recipes to Nourish

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

DIY Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (without Refined Sugar or Powdered Milk) from Live Simply

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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If you love hot holiday drinks, be sure to visit this post: 17 Real Food Holiday Drinks!

Much hot chocolate love,

Danielle

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Comments

Maya | Wholesome Yum says

December 6, 2016 at 9:41 am

Mmm, hot chocolate! So many wonderful options to try here. Thank you for including my rich hot sipping chocolate recipe.

- Danielle says
  
  December 6, 2016 at 10:26 am
  
  Of course! Merry Christmas!
  
Katie Mae @ Nourishing Simplicity says

December 7, 2016 at 7:11 am

Thank you for sharing my white hot chocolate recipe! I can’t wait to try some of the others on the list!

- Danielle says
  
  December 8, 2016 at 9:21 am
  
  Of course! Awesome recipe! <3
  
Bianca says

April 3, 2019 at 7:04 pm

I never knew there’s a difference between cacao powder for cocoa powder. Thanks for enlightening me. The recipes are worth trying for!

- Danielle says
  
  April 22, 2019 at 8:45 am
  
  Thank you, Bianca! <3
  
Jhoei says

June 1, 2019 at 7:54 am

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.