HOT CHOCOLATE - 4 WAYS

via Minimalist Baker

1 cup unsweetened vanilla or almond milk

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1.5 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate

1 tbsp raw sugar

Add milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Once milk is warm, add cocoa powder, chocolate & sugar, and whisk to combine. Continue heating, and add some more sugar, if you prefer.

You can top this with raw cocoa nibs, or my fave chocolate coconut cream.

via Imma Eat That

1 1/2 cup milk

1 cup red wine

1/3 cup dark chocolate

pure coconut cream

Combine milk and chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted into the milk, then pour in the red wine and heat until everything is hot.

You can top this with pure coconut cream, to make it a little less rich.

via My Name is Yeh

1 can coconut milk or 1 1/2 almond milk

3 tbs cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 tbs raw honey

a pinch of sea salt & cayenne pepper, 1 tsp ground cinnamon 

Whisk everything together, using coconut milk for hot chocolate (warm it in a saucepan over medium heat), or almond milk for a cold version.

via Epicurious

1 cup whole milk & 1 cup heavy cream

170 grams bittersweet chocolate

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cornstarch & 2 pinches of salt

Whisk together the cornstarch and salt, and whisk in the milk and cream until cornstarch is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it rest for a minute, then whisk the mixture until the chocolate is melted. Whisk in the cocoa and vanilla. 

Top with toasted marshmallows.