Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe (Cacao Love Mug)
A Warm Hug in a Mug
Some days call for a smoothie. Other days, only a warm mug will do. Thankfully, you don’t have to compromise on your health to enjoy one.
Made with real wholefood ingredients, Nutriyum plant-based protein blends transform into a rich, creamy drink packed with plant protein, fibre and naturally warming spices. It’s everything you love about a comforting hot chocolate, without the unnecessary extras.
We’ve named this recipe after Cacao Love, because its raw cacao makes it a natural fit for a rich, chocolatey mug. But it works just as well with any of our blends. Try it with Surf’s Up for a gluten free version.
With the rich flavour of raw cacao, a gentle kick of cayenne pepper and the aromatic warmth of cardamom, pimento and clove, every mug is packed with goodness your body recognises. Whether you’re starting your morning, enjoying an afternoon pick-me-up or winding down after a busy day, it’s a delicious way to nourish your body, one sip at a time.
Why this healthy hot chocolate works
✓ 12–14g plant protein per mug
✓ Naturally high in fibre
✓ Made with real wholefood ingredients
✓ No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
✓ Warming spices for natural flavour
✓ Ready in just a few minutes
✓ Gluten free when made with Surf’s Up
Ingredients
- 50g Nutriyum blend (Cacao Love or Surf’s Up)
- 1½ cups plant-based milk (or milk of your choice)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 pimento (allspice berry)
- 1 whole clove
- A few cardamom seeds
Optional add-ins:
Freshly grated dark chocolate, to garnish
Method
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add your Nutriyum blend (Cacao Love or Surf’s Up), cayenne pepper, pimento, clove and cardamom seeds to a spice grinder.
- Blend until everything forms a fine powder.
- Add the powder to the hot milk.
- Blend until smooth, creamy and frothy.
- Pour into your favourite mug and garnish with freshly grated dark chocolate for a more indulgent touch.
Tips & Variations
For an extra creamy mug, use barista-style oat milk. Prefer a stronger spice profile? Add an extra cardamom seed or a little more cayenne pepper to suit your taste. For a gluten free hot chocolate, make it with Surf’s Up.
Healthy choices should be every bit as satisfying as they are nourishing.
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Everyday Versatility with Nutriyum plant-based protein blends
This healthy hot chocolate is another delicious way to enjoy the versatility of our blends. From smoothies and breakfast bowls to wholesome baking and comforting warm drinks like this, Cacao Love and Surf’s Up make plant-based nutrition convenient, functional and easy to fit into your everyday life.