Ginger Hot Chocolate

Incorporate ginger into your diet with this sweet and not-too-spicy hot chocolate with a hint of ginger. Perfect for cold winter nights or as a light dessert.

Ingredients
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2 cups milk (almond or coconut)
1 cup water
sweetener to taste (stevia, agave, raw sugar, honey, etc.)
1/4-1/2 tsp ground or fresh grated ginger (if you love ginger you can use a tsp)
1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder
pinch sea salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2-3 ginger candies (optional)

Instructions
Heat the milk and water in a medium saucepan. Once it comes to a simmer, reduce heat slightly and whisk in cocoa powder, sea salt and ginger. Whisk vigorously to incorporate. Once the cocoa is hot enough for your liking (about 3-5 minutes), remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir once more. Take your ginger candies and rub them along the rims of your serving glasses or mugs. Eat or discard; Pour in hot cocoa and top with coconut cream, whipped cream or marshmallows.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/2 of the recipe Calories: 71 Fat: 5 g Saturated fat: .8 g Carbohydrates: 8 g Sugar: 0 g Fiber: 4.2 g Protein: 3 g. Recipe from of the Minimalist Baker