Cinnamon Hot Chocolate – Glam Radar

by Maria · October 20, 2014

When I lived in London and it was cold 365 days of the year (well, almost), I warmed up on many chilly evenings by cozying up on the sofa with a thick, cozy blanket and some delicious hot chocolate.  Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate was my favorite – it wasWhen I lived in London and it was cold 365 days of the year (well, almost), I warmed up on many chilly evenings by cozying up on the sofa with a thick, cozy blanket and some delicious hot chocolate sweet and delicious and so simple to make – and I used to keep a big tub of it in my larder at all times. My friend Katie would come over on many evenings, and we experimented with adding spices to our steaming mugs of hot chocolate. It was then that we discovered that cinnamon made a delightful addition and it soon became a regular ingredient.

I haven’t been drinking much hot chocolate lately, mainly because the foremost ingredient in any mix is usually sugar, but I needed something that would satisfy my hot chocolate craving without spiking my blood sugar levels. Also, I haven’t yet found a vegan milk substitute that I can drink ‘neat’. However, in a moment of desperation (there are certain times – of the month … – that my chocolate craving skyrockets) I raced to the kitchen and created this concoction. Sugar-free, chocolatey, and adaptable for vegan diets; I’m sure you will love it!

No, those aren’t real candies; they’re made of glass!

• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, whichever you prefer)
• 1-1.5 tbsp cocoa powder (don’t put too much, or else it can become bitter)
• 1 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup (I like it sweet)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• optional: whipped cream, marshmallows

Throw everything into a saucepan. Whisk while it’s cooking so the cocoa powder absorbs well (whisking also makes it froth up a bit which I love). Cook till the milk boils. Then pour it into a mug, add optional toppings, and enjoy! I wish I had some vegetarian marshmallows to add on top. Maybe I can make my own…?

So simple and easy – I’m glad I can now indulge in guilt-free hot chocolate whenever I want!

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