Traditional Hot Chocolate | Food Designer Arlene

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is creamier and adds a subtle sweetness.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free and adds a tropical flavor.

Start with a pot of boiling water.

Add cinnamon sticks and a couple of bay leaves to the boiling water.

Let the water boil for a couple of minutes to infuse the flavors.

Add nutmeg to the pot and stir.

Slowly add chocolate to the pot, stirring continuously to prevent bubbling over.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Let the chocolate mixture boil for a couple more minutes.

Add evaporated milk and condensed milk to the pot.

Stir continuously to prevent the mixture from boiling over.

Strain the mixture if desired, to remove chocolate bits.

Let it simmer for a bit before serving.

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