Sometimes it’s a bit of a struggle for me to find yummy and sweet treats because of my allergies. Luckily enough, I was able to run across this delicious recipe on Pinterest from Frisky Lemon Nutrition and I adapted it to what I had in my cupboards. It’s a totally allergy-friendly (no sugar, gluten, dairy or soy) winter treat. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup canned organic coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon organic 100% pure maple syrup
Directions:
Step 1: Open up the can of coconut milk and pour ½ of it into your pot on the stove. You can save the other half in your fridge for another time. Combine with ¾ of water on and turn the heat to simmer.
Tip: Do not turn the heat up too high because you’ll end up burning your milk.
Step 2: Once your coconut milk and water mixture has begun to simmer, add all the rest of the ingredients and whisk.
Step 3: Whisk until all ingredients have blended together and pour into mug and enjoy!
That sounds almost too easy! That’s wonderful that you’re able to cater to so many diets and allergies. I never would have thought to add maple syrup to hot cocoa; does it impart a strong flavor?
That is exactly what I thought before I made it. In my head, I thought “Really? It can’t taste nearly as good as it sounds,” but I was definitely pleasantly surprised. My allergies have been a bit of a challenge, but I look at it with a positive view that now I am so much healthier.
I didn’t notice the maple syrup imparting a super strong flavor, but I’m sure you could sub it out for honey or even raw agave syrup and still have a similar taste. You should definitely try it out and let me know how it works for you!
It sounds like you have a great positive attitude! My grandma has so many food allergies, but she sees them as limiting and rarely eats out or comes over for dinner. From watching her, I think that your attitude and perspective can make a huge difference in your health too!
Hmm, agave sounds like a good substitute! It doesn’t have much of a flavor at all. Still, I’m intrigued by your maple syrup! ;]
I’ve found that the agave syrup tends to take on the flavor of whatever I add it to, but that is definitely my experience.
I’ve only worked with it once or twice. I used it in my granola recipe as well as a recipe for a quick bread. I didn’t notice anything other than sweetness, so I’d agree with you!
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