AIP Peppermint Hot Cocoa (Paleo)
 
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the Peppermint Hot Cocoa:
  • 1-14 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 peppermint tea bags
  • 2 tablespoons collagen powder (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon carob powder
  • 2 teaspoons raw honey
  • pinch of sea salt
For the Peppermint Whipped Cream:
  • 1-14 ounce can coconut cream (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 drops pure peppermint oil
For the Carob Drizzle:
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons carob powder
  • pinch of sea salt
  • optional fresh mint to garnish
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring coconut milk to a boil. Whisk in collagen powder, carob powder, honey, and sea salt. Turn off heat.
  2. Add peppermint tea bags and steep for 8-10 minutes, or to desired taste.
  3. While tea is steeping, whip coconut cream in a stand mixer. Add maple syrup and peppermint oil and whip again to blend. Set aside or store in fridge for later use.
  4. For the carob drizzle, stir maple syrup and coconut oil together, then stir in carob and sea salt. Mix well until shiny and slightly thickened.
  5. To serve, remove tea bags from peppermint cocoa, pour into mugs and top with peppermint whipped cream and carob drizzle. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
~If you're looking for a great peppermint tea, try Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint!
~If you can tolerate cocoa powder, you can substitute it for the carob in this recipe, but you might need to adjust the sweetness.
~Collagen is optional but adds creaminess and is great for gut, skin, and hair health!
Recipe by Fed and Fulfilled at https://fedandfulfilled.com/aip-peppermint-hot-cocoa/