SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE
Ingredients
1 Tbs raw cacao powder
1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Either a layer of a cinnamon stick or a couple of pinches ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
1 cup milk – almond milk, but not dodgy & thin. Make your own or use a good quality rich one
Add all ingredients to a small pot (I used a jug with a handle that can go on my stove) and put on a low temperature so the flavours from the cinnamon stick and chilli flakes can slowly infuse.
Stir slowly. Never let it boil.
Once all cacao has dissolved and milk is just starting to simmer, remove from heat and slowly pour into a cup, leaving the cinnamon stick piece in the pot. You can also leave the chilli flakes in the pot but they are softened by the milk so I don’t mind just eating them.
Now curl up on a comfy chair and enjoy.