Smooth and incredibly creamy, this superfood Turmeric Hot Chocolate is one delicious healthy drink. It's packed with powerful antioxidants and immune-boosting ingredients, as well as luxurious dark chocolate flavor. Perfect warming drink good throughout all seasons.
Forget the store bought packaged hot chocolate mixes loaded with nothing but unhealthy added sugars and little to nothing true chocolate flavor. This right here - THIS is a real deal peeps. All natural, wholesome hot chocolate. A true deep dark chocolate flavor upgraded with some powerful superfoods and super spices that will make you feel good AND healthy.
I'm actually super excited to share this recipe with you. This Cacao Turmeric Maca Hot Chocolate is my favorite thing for a while now. Don't know why I didn't share recipe sooner.
Oh, wait... I know. I was over excited when I discovered maca powder, so I shared first my favorite afternoon pick me up dessert - Maca Energy Balls followed by Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats, my favorite breakfast.
I thought this hot chocolate was a just too plain recipe to share. But then I realize - I have to share it. It's heavenly delicious and so good for health. People need to know that!
This Cacao Turmeric Maca Hot Chocolate is made with all wholesome, natural ingredients - SUPERFOODS really. It’s decadent but packed with nutrient-dense ingredients that are guaranteed to make you feel amazing all season long. It poses trues superpowers from incredible raw cacao powder and maca powder.
Cacao powder is one of the best sources of magnesium found in nature and thus great for our heart health. It's also packed with powerful antioxidants. The benefits of cacao are truly fantastic: it improves memory, reduces heart disease, boosts immunity, and create loads of energy.
Maca powder is rich in vitamins B, C and E. It also provides calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and essential amino acids. It has all types of health benefits such as increased stamina, energy, and bone health. It is usually used to fight stress, depression, and mood swings.
With cacao and maca together say hello to beautiful skin, well-balanced hormones and good mood.
This Cacao Turmeric Maca Hot Chocolate is more than just classic winter hot chocolate drink. It's a true treat really. It's deliciously sweet, creamy and silky smooth... and full of incredible dark chocolate flavor.
The dark chocolate flavor is uplifted with divinely scented Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric. The flavor of this hot chocolate is earthy and warming. There’s also a hint of peppery heat. It's a symphony of deliciousness really.
If you're looking for the low-calorie, perfect afternoon pick me up drink - here it is. It's absolutely fantastic mood uplifter and energy booster, that won't hurt your weight loss goals nor your New Year's better eating resolutions.
Here's why I love Cacao Turmeric Maca Hot Chocolate deliciousness...
- It's loaded with nutrients that promote good health.
- It's made with all natural REAL ingredients.
- It's refined sugar-free, dairy free, vegan and gluten-free.
- It's enriched with superspices - Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric.
- It's packed full of immune-boosting antioxidants.
- It helps with balancing hormones naturally, boost energy levels and uplifts mood.
- It's low-calorie drink, 100% weight loss friendly.
This hot chocolate is full of healthy and energizing ingredients, and you can make it in minutes. Super easy and HOMEMADE - that's the best part! A perfect drink to start your morning.
Enjoy!
Turmeric Hot Chocolate
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk coconut oil with milk over medium heat until boiling.
- Add milk with all other ingredients to a blender. Blend well. Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired.
- Top it with raw cacao and ground hazelnuts (optional).
Notes
Nutrition
Amina says
Just made this and it’s delicious, excited to have found you and looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
Natalie says
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the lovely comment :)
JoEllen says
This is flipping delicious!! Warm and earthy and rich and chocolatey and complex. I stopped drinking coffee and I've been looking for a morning replacement beverage. This is very satisfying.
Lynn Sargent says
I enjoyed the flavors of this hot cocoa.
Aureydis says
Hi,
Can I blend all the ingredientes first and then heat them in the stove? Also, what tips
Of blender would you use?
Thanks!!! 💕
Natalie says
Honestly I never try it that way. I guess it might turn out a bit odd because of the coconut oil. It needs to melt in hot milk to mix better. Plus, cacao. maca and turmeric are a bit tricky to mix in a cold milk. I usually heat the milk and mix in coconut oil. Then I put it in a blender with other ingredients. Alternatively you can put hot milk + coconut and other ingredients in a shaker (like this one https://amzn.to/31ziwpO) and shake.
Pao says
I'm wanting to try this in hopes to take maca powder in a delicious way. Thank you for the recipe. I have a question about the coconut oil. What is it for? Is it necessary? Thanks
Natalie says
Coconut oil is here to activate curcumin in turmeric. You can easily skip it if you don't like it.
Hope Nelson says
Your recipes are amazing!
Alecia says
Since giving up coffee I often find myself wanting something hot to start my day. Sometimes I drink tea, but this has been by far my favorite hot beverage packed with good for you benefits. It's just sweet enough and I love the little kick. So yummy!
Natalie says
I'm so glad you like it Alecia. Thanks!
Joni says
This is so good! Thanks for sharing. I’ve been looking for a superfood cacao drink.
Natalie says
Glad you like it Joni. Thanks for comment and a feedback. :)
Sandy says
Can’t wait to try this delicious recipe. Thanks
Natalie says
Thanks Sandy :) Enjoy!
Sharon says
Do you think many health benefits if any would be lost if I were to make say three drinks at one time saving the second and third drinks for a second and third morning?
Natalie says
Not at all. Up to three day it should be perfectly ok. But keep it refrigerated in glass bottle or cup with a good airtight lid.
Lisa says
This is a delicious recipe thank you for sharing! Quick question- I am confused about this being a serving size of 2 when only 1x 240 cups of milk go into it and the nutritional info per serving also refers to 1x cup. Is the serving size incorrect or the nutritional info chart, or the quantity in the recipe? Thanks again
Natalie says
Hi Lisa. Thanks for letting me know about this. Serving size is 1 cup. I just corrected the recipe. :)
Annmarie says
YUP. Making this stat - loooks ah-mazing!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
loveee hot chocolate and your version looks so decadent + healthy! i have never tried maca...
Summer Price says
I would never have thought to add maca or turmeric to my hot cocoa. Or black pepper either for that matter. Color me intrigued! I'm going to have to give this a try.
Nicholas says
Summer, it's very important to add a pinch of pepper wherever you use turmeric. Turmeric offers wonderful anti-inflammatory and other benefits, but ordinarily the liver deactivates key compounds responsible for those benefits. But here's the thing -- black pepper contains a substance called piperine that dials down the liver's destruction of turmeric compounds. I was happy to see that this recipe included black pepper with the turmeric!
Natalie says
Indeed. This is true. :) Hope you'll enjoy this delicious drink!
Farrah says
I've heard great things about maca powder but still haven't had a chance to try it out yet--this hot chocolate would be perfect for tonight! It's so cold!
Mikki says
Oh my! I can't wait to try this! So much goodness in one cup! I love all three of these.. cocao, turmeric (great for my sore joints) and maca! What a great recipe!
Abbey Sharp says
Oooh this drink has got me weak in the knees. Looks like the perfect comforting treat after a long day!
Rachel says
Yummmmm! This looks heavenly!
Samantha Michelle Riley says
YUM! This looks delicious!