Nothing says the holidays like a hot cup of coco brimming with marshmallows. But what if you or your kids are lactose intolerant? Or maybe you are on a dairy-free diet? Why should that mean that you lose out on all the hot chocolaty fun?
Why not try putting a little twist on the standard hot chocolate to make it dairy-free but oh-so-delicious too? Skip the milk and go with almond milk instead. It’s a healthy alternative that will help with any dairy-related concerns you and your family might have. (And it’s crazy yummy, so that helps too!)
Ingredients
2 cups (500 ml) Almond Breeze® Original
1/3 cup (75 ml) bittersweet or milk chocolate chips
2 tbsp (30 ml) miniature marshmallows
Yield 2 servings
Directions
Heat almond beverage, chocolate chips and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of miniature marshmallows in a small saucepan over medium heat until chocolate and marshmallows are melted, stirring frequently. Pour mixture into large mugs for serving and top with remaining miniature marshmallows.
Variations
Chocolate Mocha: Stir in 1 tsp (5 mL) instant espresso powder.
Mexican Mocha: Prepare Chocolate Mocha, adding a generous pinch of cinnamon.
Chocolate Caramel: Omit marshmallows and stir in 4 caramel candies.
Nutrition facts
(per serving)
Calories 210, Sugar 9g, Fat 10g (4.5 sat. fat), Carbohydrate 30g, Protein 3g, Fibre 1g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg. % RDI: Calcium 20% calcium, Potassium 233mg, Vitamin A 10%, Iron 6%.
This recipe was provide by Almond Breeze.
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