Healthy Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
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This healthy Gingerbread Hot Cocoa is made using bone broth for added protein and nutrients. Lightly sweetened with the perfect amount of warm and comforting spices, you can enjoy hot chocolate every day with this healthy hot cocoa recipe this holiday season!
If you’re looking for more hot cocoa recipes, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like Bone Broth Hot Cocoa, Dark Hot Chocolate, or Caramel Hot Cocoa.
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I love making hot cocoa with bone broth because it’s a healthier version that I can indulge in every single day! Using bone broth in place of milk gives hot chocolate added protein, collagen, and nutrients!
I always get a lot of shade on social media when I share hot cocoa with bone broth because people think it’s “weird”. But the saltiness of the bone broth pairs so well with chocolate that it’s insanely good! Don’t knock it until you try it is what I say! Even Delaney who was super skeptical loves this healthy hot cocoa!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfectly Spiced: This Gingerbread Hot Cocoa is has the perfect balance of cozy spiced and rich cocoa.
Healthy: This hot cocoa with bone broth is a healthy way to enjoy hot chocolate every day!
Quick and Easy: This healthy hot cocoa is quick and simple to make. It just takes 5 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- Bone Broth: I use Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth. Use code MIMIBAKESCOOKIES for 20% off your Kettle & Fire order.
- Maple Syrup: I use organic maple syrup for sweetness in this Gingerbread Hot Cocoa.
- Cocoa Powder: I use organic Dutch cocoa powder.
- Gingerbread Spice Mix: For this recipe I use my Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix. This is made up of organic cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Whipped Cream: This is optional, but you can top this with my homemade Organic Whipped Cream.
Tools Needed
- Scale: You can use a digital food scale or measuring cups for this recipe.
- Small Pot: I use a 1.75-quart pot to heat the cocoa.
- Whisk: You’ll need a whisk to whisk the cocoa while it heats.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a small pot, add the bone broth, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and gingerbread spice mix and put over high heat.
Step 2
Whisk until the cocoa has dissolved and the temperature is between 140°F and 160°F or until the cocoa has completely melted and it's hot to your liking.
Step 3
Top with whipped cream (optional). Serve immediately.
Tips
- I use Kettle and Fire Chicken Bone Broth. Use code MIMIBAKESCOOKIES for 20% off your order. You can also use beef bone broth if you prefer.
- If you want to use milk in place of bone broth, you can!
- The whipped cream is optional, but totally delicious!
FAQ’s
Yes! Feel free to swap if you want.
I use my Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix because I’m only using a 1/2 teaspoon total so it’s difficult to get the right ratio of all the spices with this small of an amount. My Gingerbread Spice Mix is made up of equal parts cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. So, you can do a scant 1/4 teaspoon of each.
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Healthy Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Kettle and Fire Chicken Bone Broth
- 71 grams maple syrup
- 17 grams Dutch cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon gingerbread spice mix
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a small pot, add the bone broth, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and gingerbread spice mix and put over high heat.
- Whisk until the cocoa has dissolved and the temperature is between 140°F and 160°F or until the cocoa has completely melted and it's hot to your liking.
- Top with whipped cream, cinnamon stick, or star anise (optional). Serve immediately.
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