Healing Seamoss Hot Chocolate recipe... W/ Dumplings!! | St. Lucian Cocoa Tea Recipe

cocoa beans

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Carob powder is lower in fat and can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla essence

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla essence provides flavor at a lower cost.

Cut off about an inch of the cocoa stick.

Add cloves, star anise, and ginger to the cocoa stick.

Pound the ginger and mix with the other spices.

Simmer the mixture for 30 to 45 minutes to release flavors.

Prepare dumplings using spelt flour, tef flour, and fonio.

Pour in coconut milk gradually while mixing until a non-sticky dough forms.

Mold the dough into dumplings and slice them up.

Add the dumplings to the simmering cocoa tea.

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