We're all about twinning with our littles...from matching holiday jammies to hairstyles to what's on our pates (or cups, in this case). This peppermint hot chocolate recipe is whole-fam approved, so grab your little sous chef and give this festive warm drink a try! We have one recipe for you (Mom, Dad, Aunty, whoever!) and one recipe for your mini me...let's start with the one for the littles...
Festive Grass Fed A2 Whole Milk Peppermint Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS
- One 8oz serving of Serenity Kids Grass-Fed A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula
- 1-2 tbsp melted dark chocolate or raw cacao powder
- A few drops of pure peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: sweetener of your choice (like stevia, monk fruit, or pure maple syrup to taste)
- A dollop of our sugar-free peppermint whipped cream
DIRECTIONS
- Heat up all the ingredients on the stove
- Carefully blend your warm mixture in a blender
- Serve and enjoy! This recipe serves two, so share with a friend or save a cup for tomorrow.
Now that we've got the little ones covered, let's move on to the peppermint hot chocolate that parents are loving on cozy mornings.
Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can fat coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla (or regular) almond milk (like Three Trees)
- 1-2 tbsp melted dark chocolate or unsweetened raw cacao powder (The rule of thumb when it comes to paleo and chocolate is the higher the percentage of cacao, the better. Choose an option that's at least 70% dark chocolate & dairy-free).
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or other paleo sweetener and measurement of your liking)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A dollop of our sugar-free peppermint whipped cream
DIRECTIONS
- Heat up all the ingredients on the stove (don’t boil)
- Let cool a bit and carefully blend your warm mixture in a blender
- Serve at a toddler-safe temperature and enjoy!
