The kids have their very own homemade healthy hot cocoa recipe and I think it’s time us adults have one too, don’t you?
My husband agrees with me that this homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa recipe is phenomenal. And just like the kids’ version, this recipe is quick and easy to make and uses healthy ingredients that will energize you instead of the sugar crash you might get from other hot cocoas.
This Peppermint Hot Cocoa recipe is Paleo-friendly, so it’s dairy-free, soy-free, and refined-sugar free. But don’t worry: this recipe is so rich, creamy, and satisfying, you won’t believe it’s “healthy!”
If you’re not a peppermint fan (though I have yet to meet anyone who isn’t), you can just leave out the peppermint extract and enjoy this Paleo Hot Cocoa as is. It still tastes amazing!
If you are a peppermint fan, amp up the minty flavor and make some healthy mint chocolate balls too!
I never made homemade hot cocoa until recently and I can’t believe what we were missing!
What You’ll Need for this Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe:
- coconut milk
- water
- maple syrup or your preferred natural sweetener
- cacao or cocoa power
- peppermint extract
or your preferred natural sweetener
or cocoa power
I’m all about using simple, as-inexpensive-as-possible ingredients when-you-have-food-restrictions so I’ve tried this peppermint hot cocoa with almond milk and refrigerated coconut milk (you know the kind in a carton.) It’s definitely do-able, but if you really want an over-the-top amazing hot cocoa, you’ll want the canned coconut milk, because that’s what gives this tasty beverage it’s rich creaminess.
Related: Have you seen my quick and easy recipe for homemade hot chocolate mix? It’s dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free too (and delicious!)
PrintPeppermint Hot Cocoa
This Peppermint Hot Cocoa is rich, creamy, and so satisfying, you won’t believe how easy-to-make it is!
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 2–3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa power
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Spoon the coconut milk – cream and all – into a small saucepan. Warm on medium-heat and whisk occasionally until the cream is melted. Add the water, maple syrup, cacao, and peppermint extract.
- Whisk well, heating until steaming, but not boiling.
- Optional: blend in a non-glass blender to completely remove any lumps.
Jacqui Odell says
I have been drinking a lot of hot cocoa lately. I think i will try this one tomorrow!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I am a big fan of hot cocoa. My Mom loves peppermint, I bet she’d enjoy this a lot.
Danielle K says
This is definitely the time of year for hot cocoa. I love using coconut milk so I imagine this is really yum.
Heather Johnson says
I love peppermint hot cocoa! Peppermint is one of my favorite winter flavors. (Although I make mine with milk.)
diane says
It looks so warm and I can almost smell it from here. Now I want to go make one to warm me up!
Alexia says
Made this this morning for my mom and I and we both LOVED it!! delicious! Thank you for sharing, & merry Christmas!
Erika says
I’m so glad! Thanks for telling me, Alexia and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!