Homemade Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

4½ cups almond milk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼-1/3 cup pure maple syrup
½ (about 1.5 oz) dark chocolate bar (70% cacao or more), melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 3-4 drops essential oil (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium low heat until steam starts to rise from the surface. Add cocoa, sweetener, and melted chocolate and stir well.
Warm over medium low heat until all ingredients are combined and hot chocolate is to desired temp. Add vanilla or other flavoring and stir.
Serve warm and top with shredded dark chocolate or homemade maple whipped cream.

Notes

{servings size = 6 ounces - recipe makes 6 servings}

123 calories, 4.3g fiber, 2.8g protein

*Actual nutrition info may vary based on exact ingredients used. Full nutrition info on MyFitnessPal as FG8 Homemade Hot Chocolate.

Recipe by Feel Great in 8 Blog at http://blog.feelgreatin8.com/homemade-hot-chocolate/