I love a cozy cup of hot chocolate. My version has warm coconut milk, a dash of peppermint and a scoop of collagen powder which makes it not only delicious but deeply satisfying. Chocolate and peppermint is my favorite combination. This Healthy Peppermint Hot Chocolate tastes like the real thing but has ZERO sugars, ZERO artificial flavors, and ZERO dairy but is secretly loaded with 20 grams of skin, joint and immune boosting collagen protein.

Ingredients

Now this makes a big difference. I have tried all kinds of combinations of things until I came up with my absolute favorite. Here is what you will need:

Soy Delicious Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Coconut Milk
Primal Kitchen Chocolate Coconut Collagen Fuel
Organic Cacao Powder
DoTerra Peppermint Essential Oil (click here)

Health Benefits of Collagen

So that’s the deal with collagen anyway? Is it really that good for you?

Yup. Sure is. It’s easy to digest and good for your hair, nails, joints, skin and immune system. You can read all about the health benefits of collagen and the brands I recommend here.

Health Benefits of Cocoa

Did you know cocoa (the main ingredient in chocolate) is good for your heart and brain? Or that it has more antioxidants than blueberries? It’s totally part of a healthy diet if you know how to choose the right kind. You can learn all about the health benefits of chocolate and a list of some of the paleo and vegan friendly brands that I use here.

Otherwise, for this recipe just look for an organic cacao powder. I get mine at costco (just make sure it’s not dutch processed because that removes the majority of the antioxidants.)

Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil

Can ease digestive upset in children and adults
Can reduce the severity of nausea and vomiting in people undergoing chemotherapy for cancer
Acts as a muscle relaxer and pain reliever and may ease tension headaches (one study found topical peppermint oil as effective as acetaminophen for headaches)
Freshens breath
Can help relieve clogged sinuses
Can improve energy and relieve daytime fatigue
Peppermint oil can ease menstrual cramping
It’s anti-bacterial properties help to fight infections
Can help you relax before bedtime
May relieve seasonal allergies
May improve concentration

I use DoTerra Peppermint Essential Oil which is a Therapeutic Grade oil, meaning it is safe for ingestion. Make sure that you are using essential oils that say “Therapeutic Grade” on the bottle before adding it to any food or drinks. Some oils have fillers that are not safe for ingestion and are not pure oils. They smell good, but they are not healthy. Know what you are buying. There are other good brands out there, I just trust DoTerra. You can check it out here if interested in learning more.

Okay, ready to try it?

Healthy Peppermint Hot Chocoalte

This simple paleo peppermint hot chocolate has ZERO sugars but is loaded in skin, joint and immune boosting collagen protein. You'll never go back to the sugar laden inflammatory version again!

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Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

2 cups So Delicious Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Coconut Milk Or other milk alternative
2 scoops Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel in Chocolate Coconut
2 tbs organic cacao powder
1 drop peppermint essential oil or 1/4tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

Heat coconut oil over the stove or in the microwave until hot.
Place in the blender with the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth (make sure your blender has a lid with a vent for blending hot foods.)
Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy!