Coconut Hot Chocolate

Coconut Hot Chocolate: hot chocolate made with coconut milk, it’s easy to make and so delicious, perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Why Coconut?

I wanted to make a little treat for my Valentine. My husband is originally from Guyana and a big fan of all things coconut. With this snowy, snowy weather I was inspired to make him some hot chocolate.

Also, coconut milk is a great choice for any one with dietary restrictions around dairy.

Yield: 1

Coconut Hot Chocolate

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup coconut milk1/2 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 oz milk chocolate
• pinch of salt
• 1 oz Baileys -optional

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine milk, coconut milk, sugar, cocoa powder and salt, and heat over a medium heat while stirring.
2. Break up the chocolate into small pieces, and add to the warm mixture, stirring until melted.
3. Take off the heat, and stir in 1 oz. Baileys, if you wish and serve in a mug garnish with whipped cream and marshmallows.

Notes

Make your mashmallow extra special by using a heart shapped mini cookie cutter to cut a heart in the middle.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 724Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 2gSugar: 38gProtein: 11g

Make it Alcoholic

Next I added a shot of Baileys.  It is completely optional, but it certainly was yummy!  It’s perfect for a little grown-up treat, but it’s also delicious without the Baileys.

Toppings

Lastly I topped off the coconut hot chocolate with some whipped cream, and a home made Bailey’s marshmallow -with a little heart cut out for my lovey.  

In addition, you can find the Bailey’s Marshmallows Recipe here.   Or, just use a regular marshmallow, and cut out a heart from it with a mini cookie cutter like I did.

In the end with homemade coconut hot chocolate for your sweetie, life really is a party!

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