Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare: Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon

Healthy Recipes: Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon

December 17, 2024

Ingredients (6 Servings, 1 serving per cup)

1 1/4 cup low-fat milk
2 tbsp cocoa powder
¼ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
A pinch of sea salt
Ground allspice
½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
1/8 tsp ginger powder
1 pinch of cardamom
1 pinch of cloves
1 tsp blackstrap molasses

Preparation

Healthy hot chocolate mix: whisk the cocoa powder in a small bowl with all of the dry ingredients.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
Add some milk: Pour half the milk into a small saucepan and add in the cocoa powder mixture.
Whisk until smooth, and make sure there are no lumps.
Add the rest of the milk and whisk together until combined. Please note: the hot chocolate mixture should only be heated until very warm, not boiling.
Serve into mugs and enjoy.

Why is this Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Healthy?

Low-fat milk: No need for whole milk; only some fat is essential to make this hot chocolate feel rich!
Ceylon cinnamon and ground cardamom: Both have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.
Blackstrap molasses: A sugar substitute that is rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron and is a low glycemic sweetener.