Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa

A mug of cocoa near dates, peppermint oil, bowls of cacao, and dried eucalyptus

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks

I beg the question: what’s more comforting than a warm mug of cocoa on a chilly day?

I know, right? Not much.

Some of my most nostalgic memories from my childhood center around this classic creamy beverage. If I close my eyes, I can still feel the warmth of the steam on my cold, wind-chilled cheeks. Smell the intoxicating chocolatey scent that only gets better after taking a sip.

So again, revisiting my initial question… what gets better?

What about when that warm and cozy cup is actually packed with good-for-you ingredients?

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks

Now we’re talking.

This Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is absolutely h e a v e n l y. 

  • Raw Cacao Powder: Packed with magnesium (bone health! immunity!), copper (energy production! collagen absorption!), and manganese (blood sugar regulation! nerve function! brain health!). Need I say more?
  • Collagen: the most abundant protein in our bodies, collagen production in our bodies depletes over time. It’s important to supplement to promote hair, skin, joint, and bone health.
  • Naturally sweetened: Dates offer a caramel-like sweetness, requiring less than you would use with sugar or honey.
  • Essential Oils: I use my favorite culinary grade Peppermint Essential Oil – see notes below recipe for details.
  • Almond Milk:  My favorite low-calorie, dairy free alternative, almond milk offers a creamy texture and milk natural sweetness. Coconut, oat, or any other nut milk can easily be substituted here.
Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks

THAT’S IT.

Whir it up in your bender or food processor, pour in to favorite mug artfully style with eucalyptus and twinkling lights, and snap a photo.

Oh sorry. That’s only me. But you? SIP ON, DEAR FRIEND. You deserve it.

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks
Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks

I love that this dreamy & creamy beverage can transport me back in time.

Truly!

I feel like I’m 6 again, covered in head to toe snow gear, making a snow fort outside, and experiencing sheer ELATION when I hear my mom calling to come inside for cocoa.

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks

Though I’d be lying if I said that this recipe was close to the cocoa I had as a child, and didn’t rhyme with “Schwiss Schmiss”.

The verdict? This one tastes just as delicious…and makes me feel like a “big kid”.

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #collagen #superfoods #pepperminthotcocoa #hotcocoa #warmdrinks

Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder, see notes
  • 1 Tbsp collagen powder, see notes
  • 1 date
  • 1 drop peppermint oil, see notes

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe dish, warm almond milk and water for 1 minute or until hot.
  • Place warmed liquid, cacao powder, collagen powder, date, and peppermint oil in high power blender. Blend until smooth - but use caution. Some blender models may create extreme pressure when blending if not properly used. Read manufacturer's instructions!
  • Pour warmed beverage in mug and enjoy.

Notes

Items used in this recipe:
  • Raw Cacao Powder
  • Collagen Powder
  • Dates
  • Peppermint Oil - I use Young Living Peppermint Vitality - a food grade peppermint oil, which I love! Let me know if you're interested in getting some of this oil for yourself 🙂 Comment on this post, or send me an email at [email protected] for additional details!

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