Valentine’s PHGG Hot Chocolate

Warm, chocolatey and easy to prepare, this Valentine’s PHGG Hot Chocolate combines your choice of milk with organic raw cacao and My Detoxify PHGG.

A touch of cinnamon or vanilla can be added for extra flavour, while your preferred sweetener allows you to adjust the finished drink to your taste.

Serve it warm in your favourite mug and finish it with a light dusting of cacao or a few decorative heart-shaped marshmallows for a simple Valentine’s-inspired presentation.

Recipe overview

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Total time: Approximately 10 minutes
Serves: 1
Difficulty: Easy
Best enjoyed: Warm and freshly prepared

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk of choice, such as dairy, oat, almond or soy milk
• 1 teaspoon organic raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon My Detoxify PHGG, or the quantity stated in the current product directions
• A pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
• A small amount of vanilla extract, optional
• Preferred sweetener to taste, optional
• A light dusting of cacao powder for serving, optional
• Decorative heart-shaped marshmallows for serving, optional

Method

1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan.
2. Place the saucepan over low to medium heat.
3. Warm the milk gently, stirring occasionally. Do not allow it to boil rapidly.
4. Place the cacao powder and My Detoxify PHGG into a small bowl or mug.
5. Add a small splash of the warm milk and stir until a smooth paste forms.
6. Add the cacao mixture to the saucepan.
7. Whisk until the ingredients are evenly combined and the drink has a smooth chocolate colour.
8. Add a pinch of cinnamon or a small amount of vanilla, if desired.
9. Continue warming for another one to two minutes, whisking occasionally.
10. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
11. Taste carefully and add your preferred sweetener if required.
12. Pour into a mug and serve immediately.
13. Finish with a light dusting of cacao powder or decorative marshmallows, if desired.

Tips for the best result

• Use gentle heat – Warm the milk slowly to help prevent it from catching on the bottom of the saucepan.

• Make a cacao paste first – Mixing the cacao and PHGG with a small amount of warm milk before adding the remaining liquid can help create a smoother drink.

• Whisk thoroughly – Cacao may form small clumps when added directly to liquid. Whisking as the drink warms will help distribute it evenly.

• Choose your preferred milk – Dairy and plant-based milks will each create a slightly different flavour and texture. Use the variety that best suits your personal preferences and dietary requirements.

Serving ideas

Serve your Valentine’s PHGG Hot Chocolate:

• Warm in your favourite mug
• With a light dusting of cacao powder
• Finished with a small pinch of cinnamon
• With a few decorative heart-shaped marshmallows
• Alongside breakfast or brunch
• As a warm afternoon drink
• As a simple Valentine’s-themed recipe
• Chilled and poured over ice
• With a cinnamon stick for presentation

For a café-style finish, froth a small amount of warm milk separately and spoon it gently over the top before adding the garnish.

*Always follow the directions and storage instructions provided on the product label. This recipe is provided as a general food preparation and serving idea and does not make or imply any therapeutic or health benefit.