Strawberry Hot Chocolate & Pancakes | Valentine's Day Breakfast Ideas

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cream

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and can add a unique flavor.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness.

fresh strawberries

🥗Healthier: frozen strawberries

💰Cheaper: strawberry puree

Frozen strawberries are available year-round and often cheaper.

Remove stems from washed strawberries and chop into smaller pieces.

Cook chopped strawberries with honey in a saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes until they begin to break down, stirring occasionally.

Blend the cooked strawberries until smooth.

Pour the mixture through a sieve to remove seeds.

Reserve 3/4 cup of strawberry puree for the hot chocolate and use the rest for pancakes.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring milk to a simmer.

Add white chocolate chips to the milk and whisk until fully dissolved.

Stir in the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

If desired, add a few drops of natural food coloring to enhance the pink color.

Cover the hot chocolate and set aside while preparing pancakes.

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