How to make healthy hot chocolate without using milk?
Hot chocolates are loved by people of all age groups for a reason, be it taste, convenience, or comfort. The unique cocoa flavour, perfectly blended with rich, creamy milk and added sugar, feels like the pinnacle of scrumptiousness. However, it’s not so good for your health if you are a diabetic, lactose allergic, or conscious about your fitness. What can you do then to make hot chocolate recipes healthier?
Only a little; switch to the healthy vegan hot cocoa recipe. ALT CO. presents a range of hot chocolate recipes to treat the cravings of all chocolate lovers with a dose of health.
ALT CO. here presents the healthy hot chocolate recipe you should try:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk/ 100% gluten-free oats milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (depending on the desired level of sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of cinnamon (optional)
How to make a hot cocoa recipe?
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon over medium heat(optional).
- Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture is hot and well combined, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and enjoy!
This hot cocoa recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional hot chocolate recipes made using regular dairy milk and sugar. Using almond milk and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, enjoy a delicious hot chocolate that is lower in fat and added sugars.
Benefits Of Healthy Hot Chocolate
Enjoying a healthy hot chocolate made with these ingredients can be a delicious and nutritious way to warm up on a cold day. Healthy hot chocolate made with healthy ingredients has several benefits over traditional hot chocolate recipes that use regular milk and sugar:
- Lower in fat than regular milk.
- Lower added sugars make it a healthy hot chocolate.
- Rich in antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Boosts mood as it contains compounds to boost mood and promote feelings of well-being.
- Heart-healthy like improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure.
- A good source of iron helps maintain healthy blood and prevents iron deficiency, like anaemia.
Amazing Smoothies’ Recipes With Oats To Boost Your Health
As we care the most about the health of our esteemed customers, we here present some smoothies recipes with oats. Adding oats to smoothies is a great way to boost their nutritional content and make them more filling.
Try any of the following recipes with plant-based milk and give a kickstart to your regular day.
Here are two smoothie recipes that incorporate oats:
- Oatmeal Berry Smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
How to make a smoothie with oats?
- Blend the oats and almond milk in a blender until the oats are broken down, and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the mixed berries, banana, honey, or maple syrup (if using), and protein powder (if using) to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
- Oatmeal Green Smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
How to make smoothie recipes with plant-based milk?
- Blend the oats and almond milk in a blender until the oats are broken down, and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the banana, spinach, protein powder (if using), and honey or maple syrup (if using) to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
These are some of the best recipes with plant-based milk. The smoothies are a great way to start your day or as a post-workout snack. The oats provide complex carbohydrates and fiber to help you feel full and satisfied.
Try any of the oat milk recipes we have with us to make your day good-going all day.