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Low-Guilt Hot Chocolate

This recipe guides you in creating a simple and satisfying 'low-guilt' hot chocolate. It combines unsweetened vanilla almond milk with cocoa powder, gently warmed and topped with light whipped cream, offering a comforting and flavorful beverage with a mindful calorie count.
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Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: world
Calories: 1009.7
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz Almond Breeze Almond Milk Unsweetened Vanilla
  • 1/2 tbsp Cocoa dry powder, unsweetened
  • 4 serving Reddiwip Original Whipped Light Cream

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan Alternatively, a microwave-safe mug can be used.
  • 1 Whisk A spoon can also be used for mixing.
  • 1 Mug For serving the hot chocolate.
  • 1 Measuring Spoon For accurate cocoa powder measurement.

Method
 

  1. Pour the 8 oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk into a small saucepan.
  2. Heat the almond milk over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warm but not boiling. Alternatively, microwave the milk in a mug for 1-2 minutes until warm.
  3. Add 1/2 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the warm almond milk.
  4. Whisk the mixture thoroughly and vigorously until the cocoa powder is completely dissolved and there are no lumps.
  5. Continue to heat for another minute, ensuring the hot chocolate is heated through to your desired temperature without boiling.
  6. Carefully pour the hot chocolate into your serving mug.
  7. Generously top the hot chocolate with 4 servings of Reddi-wip Original Whipped Light Cream.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting low-guilt hot chocolate.

Notes

For a richer, deeper chocolate flavor, consider using high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder. A tiny pinch of fine sea salt can be added to the warm milk mixture to subtly enhance the chocolate notes. When heating the almond milk, ensure it is warmed gently over medium-low heat or in the microwave to prevent scorching or curdling; avoid boiling. To prevent cocoa lumps, whisk the powder thoroughly into a small amount of warm milk first to create a smooth paste, then combine with the rest of the milk. For an elegant finish, dust the whipped cream with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a pinch of cinnamon.