Cocoa Tea from St. Lucia | How to make your own hot chocolate | Vegan hot chocolate recipe

cocoa beans

🥗Healthier: raw cacao

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is easier to find and less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence offers a more affordable flavor option.

Add water to a pan and bring it to a boil.

Add cinnamon, bay leaves, allspice, and cloves to the boiling water.

Grate the cocoa stick on a fine grater.

Add the grated cocoa stick to the pan with the spices and mix.

Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Strain the mixture to remove bits and return the liquid to the pan.

Add coconut sugar to the strained liquid.

Pour in coconut milk and whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Grate in nutmeg generously.

Add vanilla and bring the mixture back to a boil.

Add cornmeal to thicken the mixture and stir until dissolved and the consistency changes.

Remove from heat and serve.

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