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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies & Drinks

    THICK and Healthy Hot Chocolate

    Published: Jan 25, 2021 · Modified: Aug 7, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Thick and Healthy Hot Chocolate - A little trick gives this hot chocolate recipe a thick and luscious texture WITHOUT the need for extra sugar or fat!

    Thick hot chocolate recipe

    How to create thick hot chocolate

    How do you take your hot chocolate? Thick? With marshmallows? And whipped cream?!

    I have seen and sampled many hot chocolate recipes, and while they were delicious, most were fat-laden and sugar heavy.

    This recipe is different in that, where others use chopped chocolate and cream to achieve a thick consistency, I employ something a bit healthier....tapioca!

    With no added sugar or fat, I consider it to be the ideal ingredient for this drink's irresistible viscosity.

    How to make thick and healthy hot chocolate

    Tips for making your hot chocolate lower in sugar

    The sweetness in this recipe comes from a combination of natural sugar and stevia.

    I find that stevia on its own is a bit too off-putting. When paired with another source of sweetness, however, it generates the perfect taste while still lowering the carbs (and candida effects).

    I also enjoy using a combination of carob and cocoa, but feel free to use all cocoa, if you desire. Carob, however, adds a natural sweetness, which allows you to use less sugar in recipes.

    While adding salt to hot chocolate may seem odd, do not omit it! The small pinch really brings out all of the flavors.

    Finally, a few sprinkles of cinnamon in the hot chocolate can lend a 'sweeter' taste, as cinnamon is typically used in desserts.

    If you enjoy hot chocolate, try some of these other recipes!

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    Thick hot chocolate recipe
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    Thick and Healthy Hot Chocolate

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Healthy, Paleo, Vegan
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups milk of your choice
    • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
    • 2 Tbsp carob powder (or use more cocoa powder)
    • 1 Tbsp tapioca starch
    • 2 Tbsp sweetener coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, etc.
    • pinch of salt weird, but don't skip it!
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • stevia to taste, if desired

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, whisk 1 1/2 cups of milk with the cocoa and carob powders, sugar, and salt until smooth.
    • Place the saucepan on the stove, and turn the heat to medium high.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of milk and the tapioca starch.
    • Heat the cocoa mix until steaming.
    • Whisk in the tapioca slurry and keep stirring until thick (3-5 minutes).
    • Once thickened, remove pan from heat.
    • Stir in vanilla and stevia.
    • Serve hot with marshmallows and/or whipped cream!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are based on using unsweetened almond milk, four tablespoons of cocoa powder, and coconut sugar.
    WW Points: 6

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 12.6g | Fiber: 4.3g | Calories: 132kcal | Fat: 4.9g | Protein: 3g | Carbohydrates: 24.4g

    Notes

    Add in a dash or two of cinnamon for more flavor. 

     

    Hot chocolate made with coconut sugar and stevia

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    1. Katie

      August 11, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Wow, this is so rich! It's really delicious. I took advantage of the unseasonably cooler weather where I live and felt very "indulgent" with my healthy hot chocolate tonight. I'll definitely be making this a lot more this winter. I've never had such thick hot chocolate. Thanks for another great recipe! I've enjoyed many of them so far 🙂

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      • Lauren

        August 12, 2014 at 5:09 pm

        That's awesome Katie! This is one of our favorite wintertime treats! 🙂

        Reply
    2. freshlifefindings

      May 28, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      Yum! This looks so rich and good. I love that you call it Dochi from your daughter's words, so cute. My husband loves hot chocolate so we will definitely try this healthier version soon!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        May 29, 2012 at 8:09 am

        Thank you! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply

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