Creamy Lavender Hot Cocoa
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Yield 2 servings
Smooth, rich cocoa with just a hint of lavender. This creamy lavender hot cocoa is the perfect cup to savor this spring!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups raw milk (or milk substitute of choice)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons lavender simple syrup*
- 1 teaspoon homemade vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon collagen (optional) (Use SIMPLICITY10 ) to save 10%)
- pinch of unrefined sea salt
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan. If you are using dairy careful not to let the milk curdle. For raw milk, it is best to not let it get any warmer than 110 F to preserve most of the beneficial properties of the raw milk. For frothy milk, use a milk frother.
- In a small bowl or mug mix the cocoa powder, lavender simple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir with a fork or a small whisk until a smooth paste is formed.
- Divide the cocoa paste between two mugs. Pour in the milk and stir gently to mix.
- Serve each cup of cocoa with a generous dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
There are a few ways to add a bit of lavender to the cocoa. If you don't want to make lavender simple syrup there are a couple of options:
- Steep one tablespoon of lavender blossoms in the milk for 10 minutes, then use two tablespoons of honey in place of the syrup.
- Replace the simple syrup with two tablespoons honey and two drops lavender essential oil.
Courses Beverage
Recipe by Nourishing Simplicity at https://nourishingsimplicity.org/creamy-lavender-hot-cocoa/