Hemp Hot Chocolate (Serves 4)

Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 7 mins

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

✅ Dairy-free but ultra-creamy
✅ 5g plant protein per serving
✅ Naturally sweetened (adjust to taste)
✅ Kids love it (hidden nutrition!)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups hemp milk

• 2 cups soy milk (or oat milk)

• ½ cup dark chocolate sauce (see homemade option below)

• Optional toppings:

  • Whipped coconut cream

  • Toasted hemp seeds

  • Cinnamon or chili powder

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Heat the Milks

1. In a saucepan, combine hemp milk + soy milk.

2. Warm over medium heat until steaming (don’t boil).

2. Add Chocolate

1. Whisk in chocolate sauce until fully dissolved.

2. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

3. Froth & Serve

1. Use a handheld frother for café-style foam.

2. Pour into mugs and add toppings.

Homemade Chocolate Sauce (Optional):

Blend until smooth:

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 tbsp hempseed oil

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Pinch of salt

Pro Tips:

🔹 Extra rich: Add 1 tbsp nut butter while heating.
🔹 Mocha version: Stir in 1 tsp instant espresso.
🔹 Make ahead: Stores in fridge for 3 days (reheat gently).

Health Benefits:

• Hemp milk: Omega-3s + complete protein

• Dark chocolate: Magnesium + antioxidants

• Soy milk: Plant-based protein + calcium

Serving Suggestions:

• Winter nights: Pair with hemp ginger cookies

• Holiday twist: Add peppermint extract

• Adult version: Spike with hemp-infused bourbon

Kid-Friendly Tip:

Let kids DIY their toppings with:

• Mini marshmallows (vegan if needed)

• Chocolate hemp seed sprinkles

• Candy cane stirrers

"Like a hug in a mug—with benefits your body will thank you for." ☕❤️