Creamy Collagen Hot Chocolate
Who doesn’t love a good cup of hot chocolate when it gets cold outside? Did you know that hot chocolate can actually be extremely healthy? In fact, I look at this as a staple snack that I feel like most people can benefit greatly from! Here are a few of the nourishing benefits of this hot chocolate.
Cacao
Rich in copper and magnesium, cacao is a less processed version of the more popular cocoa powder thus allowing more of the minerals to remain intake with the product. You can use cacao powder just as you would cocoa powder making this one of the easiest nutrient dense swaps you can make in your diet! I personally love Navitas Organics Cacao Powder.
Collagen
Collagen is a type of anti inflammatory protein that is rich in glycine and lacks some amino acids like tryptophan that can contribute to inflammation in the body. Consuming collagen regularly can help support gut health by repairing the lining of the gut, joint health, and even the health of other tissues like hair, skin, and nails. We can get collagen from whole food sources like bone broth, gelatin rich cuts of meat, cooking meat on the bone and taking a more nose-to-tail approach to consuming animal foods. We can also add in a quality supplement to our diet and mixx it into hot or cold liquids. I recommend Perfect Supplements Grass Fed Collagen. Use code restored10 for 10% off your order.
High Quality Dairy
Dairy had gotten a bad rap being labeled as an inflammatory food that should not be consumed beyond childhood. Unfortunately this is just not the case. Dairy provides one of the best sources of Vitamin A and K which are two vitamins that are lacking in the modern day diet. A deficiency in these nutrients can lead to plethora of issues that are not limited to thyroid dysfunction, bone density issues, Vitamin D deficiency, and a sluggish metabolism. It is crucial to note that not all dairy is created equally! Consuming a raw, local dairy is a great option. If this is not available near you, finding a low pasteurized dairy that is non homogenized and does not have added synthetic vitamins (like A and D) added is a great alternative. I personally love Kalona Supernatural.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz (1 cup) high quality whole milk (*See dairy free notes below)
1/2 cup water or bone broth
1-2 tbsp cacao (more for a darker chocolate flavor)
1 serving Perfect Supplements Collagen (restored10 for 10% off)
1-3 tsp of honey or maple syrup
pinch of sea salt
DIRECTIONS
Heat milk and water in a sauce pan over medium high heat until steaming. Whisk in the remaining ingredients until fully combined. Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream (optional), and an extra pinch of sea salt if desired.
NOTES
Dairy Free: If you cannot consume dairy, use 1/2 cup of full fat organic coconut milk, 1/2 cup of bone broth, and 1/2 cup of water for your base.
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