⅓ cup all natural dark chocolate pieces or chips (I use THESE)
pinch of sea salt
For the peppermint mocha lattes:
4 cups of freshly brewed coffee (THIS is great coffee!)
Optional toppings: homemade mint marshmallows - (I used THIS recipe and added ¼ tsp pure peppermint extract), toasted coconut, fresh mint, dark chocolate shavings, dark chocolate chips, etc.
Instructions
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Directions:
Over medium low heat, whisk together the coconut milk, honey, cacao powder, vanilla, peppermint extract, salt, and chocolate chips/pieces.
Stir constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture comes to a simmer.
Pour in mugs and serve hot.
Add any optional toppings and Enjoy!
Peppermint Mocha Latte Directions:
Prepare the hot chocolate as directed above.
Fill your mug ¼ to ½ full with the peppermint hot cocoa (amount depends on your desired strong coffee flavor - I like a 50/50 mix, but that's me).
Fill the rest of the way with hot coffee and stir.
Top with any optional toppings and serve. Enjoy!
HOW TO TOAST COCONUT AND RIM YOUR GLASS WITH COCONUT, if you're feeling fancy:
Place shredded, flaked or shaved coconut into a skillet over medium heat.
Stir often and cook until most of the coconut turns golden brown. You can use unsweetened or sweetened coconut, but the sweetened coconut turns brown much faster than the unsweetened.
To rim your glass: With a small brush (or your finger), thinly coat the rim of your glass with some warmed honey.
Place the shredded coconut on a plate.
Gently press the rim of the glass on the plate with the coconut.
Gently rotate or rock back and forth until the coconut sticks to the rim of the glass.
Recipe by Primally Inspired at https://www.primallyinspired.com/dairy-free-dark-chocolate-peppermint-hot-cocoa-and-peppermint-mocha-latte/