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(Originally published on 24 Nov 2015 at https://CornFreeHippie.com)

The fall weather often makes me miss enjoying a nice latte, mocha or hot cocoa prepared for me.  Rather than lament that I can't stop by my favorite cafe and share a mug of coffee with my favorite coffee fan, I decided that I'd come up with my own yummy, healthy and safe version at home.

Remember to use-safe-for-you ingredients. If you simply want a mug of hot cacao, omit the coffee beans.

Ingredients

• 2 cups non-dairy milk*

• 2 Tbsp. cacao powder, raw

• ¼ - 1 dozen coffee beans**

Method

1. After making or selecting your milk, add cacao powder & coffee beans.

2. Blend using “Hot Soup” setting on Blendtec or approximately 90 seconds using another high-speed blender.

3. Serve & enjoy while warm.

Notes: *I use date-sweetened homemade hemp milk to which I add ½ tsp. vanilla bean powder, 1 Tbsp. chia seeds & an extra date. Almond, cashew, dairy or coconut milk would also work well.

*If you are unable to tolerate coffee, then you can substitute brewed dandelion coffee or dandelion tea. 

Add sweetener of choice & / or vanilla to taste.

Adjust amount of cacao & / or coffee beans for desired flavor.