Coconut Hot Chocolate & Kefir Whipped Cream

I love this hot chocolate because it's not so sweet that it locks my jaws and spikes my insulin levels! I didn't even have all the ingredients that the original recipe called for, so I substituted with what I had and know I like. It was delish!

         

Coconut Hot Chocolate

 
Original recipe by Cultured Food Life at http://culturedfoodlife.com/coconut-hot-chocolate-with-kefir-topping/

Ingredients - Makes: 1

·        1 T agave nectar (or substitute 1 teaspoon stevia powder)

·        1 T unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder

·        1 cup coconut milk (or 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup whole milk)

·        1/4 tsp vanilla 

Instructions

1.      Mix all ingredients with a wire whisk in a medium sauce pan over low heat until they are well combined.

2.      Warm the milk but do not boil.

3.      Serve warm and top with Kefir whipped cream. 

Kefir Whipped Cream

 

 

 

 See "Kefir Whey & Cheese" under the Recipes tab for instructions on making kefir cheese.

 

Storage note: This whipped cream will last in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a month. 

Ingredients - Makes: 4

·        1 cup cream

·        4 heaping tablespoons of kefir cheese

·        Agave nectar, Stevia or honey to taste 

Instructions

1.      Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the cream thickens enough to not spatter.

2.      Increase speed to medium-high and add agave nectar, honey or stevia.

3.      Continue to whip until the cream starts to hold soft peaks.

4.      Gently fold in the kefir cheese with a rubber spatula or whisk.

5.      Toppings: Choose your favorite!

6.      Dusting of cinnamon, cocoa, or cacao powder, etc.