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Immune Boosting Hot Chocolate With Cacao

Using only 5 ingredients this hot chocolate with cacao doubles as a warming immune boosting tonic. Chocolatey cacao is combined with elderberries, honey, and a few other ingredients to create a cozy and healthy beverage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Course: Homegrown Eats
Calories: 344
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Add the cacao nibs, cinnamon, and elderberries to a sauce pan and pour the water overtop.
  2. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Strain off the mixture and pour it into a large mug. You can compost the solids or throw them away.
  4. Add milk of your choice and honey or maple syrup.
  5. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 136mgFiber: 5gSugar: 36g

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Notes

Cacao nibs are full of healthy fats and antioxidants that can release feel-good hormones in your brain and positively impact your mood, and elderberries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants and can help to prevent and recover more quickly from colds and flus.

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