Want to Enjoy Hot Chocolate in Winter Without Feeling Guilty? Check the Recipe Inside

The cosy season is finally here when you can sit at home wrapped in a blanket and relishing your steaming mug of hot chocolate. It not only soothes your soul in winters but also proves beneficial for your health.

Below are the benefits of drinking hot chocolate in winter:

1. Boosts Mood
2. Alleviates Stress
3. Rich in Antioxidants
4. Enhances Brain Function
5. Improves Heart Health
6. Supports Healthy Digestion
7. Aids in Weight Management
8. Contains Essential Minerals
9. Strengthens Immunity
10. Improves Skin Health

However, many health-conscious people would freak out at the mention of drinking hot chocolate, given its calories and high amount of sugar. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on cream, delicious, and heavenly hot chocolate in the colder months. With this recipe, you can prepare a sugar-free and guilt-free mug of hot chocolate at home that tastes just the same.

Ingredients of Hot Chocolate

• 2 cups of low-fat milk or dairy-free alternatives like almond, soy, or oat milk
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2-3 tablespoons of sugar-free sweetener
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

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Sugar-Free and Guilt-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe

1. Heat milk in a saucepan on a medium flame until it begins to steam. Careful not to boil it.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all the ingredients including cocoa powder, salt, and sugar-free sweetener.
3. Gradually add all the ingredients in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until mixture is smooth and fully combined.
4. Add vanilla extract for an added layer of flavour.
5. Let the hot chocolate simmer for a few more minutes before transferring it to a mug. Serve immediately.

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Nutritional Value

• Calories: 60 (varies based on milk and sweetener used)
• Sugar: 0 grams
• Fat: 2.5 grams
• Carbohydrates: 6 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Enjoy winters with this soul-soothing, delicious, and healthy hot chocolate without feeling guilty.

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