Nourishing Simplicity Nourishing Orange Hot Cocoa

Nourishing Orange Hot Cocoa

Prep 5 mins

Cook 5 mins

Total 10 mins

Author Katie Mae Stanley

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Frothy hot cocoa with a hint of orange, and floral raw honey. This nourishing orange hot cocoa has all the flavor of an orange chocolate bar in a mug.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups raw milk (or milk substitute of choice)
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoon homemade vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract (or 4 drops sweet orange essential oil)
whipped cream (optional
orange zest (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, raw honey, orange extract/essential oil, 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 and orange zest.

Courses Beverage

Recipe by Nourishing Simplicity at https://nourishingsimplicity.org/nourishing-orange-hot-cocoa/