Lavender Hot Chocolate Recipe
This lavender hot chocolate is perfect when you're in the mood for an elegant treat with a delightful flavor. It's a lovely option for bridal showers, baby showers, or even tea parties if you'd like to include a non-tea hot drink.
Servings: 2
Calories: 263.2kcal
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or substitute your preferred sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon food-grade dried lavender flowers (plus more for an optional topping)
- 2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (I used almond milk)
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, and 2 tablespoons boiling water to a small bowl, then mix until the cocoa powder and sugar dissolve.
- Transfer that mixture to a pot on the stove set to low-medium heat.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon food-grade dried lavender flowers and 2 cups unsweetened milk of choice to the pot, then stir frequently for 5-10 minutes or until hot.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate to the pot, then stir until melted.
- Transfer the hot chocolate to cups, then garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender flowers, if desired.
Notes
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Serve right away, or store this hot chocolate in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat and stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 263.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9.6g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0.7mg | Sodium: 120.6mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 14.5g | Vitamin A: 511.5IU | Calcium: 324.1mg | Iron: 4.4mg