Hot Cocoa

My room-mate has been snuggled up on our couch sick for two days, so to cheer her up I made her some of my 'not-as-naughty' vegan & gluten free Hot Cocoa. This recipe serves 1, but I doubled it so I could have some too!  This recipe is quite chocolatey, if you don't like it quite so rich, you can leave out some of the chocolate chips or use less cocoa.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Place the almond milk & cocoa powder in a small saucepan & warm over a low/medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Once warm, add the chocolate chips, continuously whisking until melted.
3. Add the vanilla extract, agave nectar & optional cinnamon, stir until fully combined & the chocolate mix is steaming.
4. Pour into your favourite mug, and serve. :)

To make this yummy 'not-as-naughty' treat extra indulgent, you can serve with vegan, gluten free marshmallows & topped with coconut cream.