# Adult Hot Chocolate

I wouldn’t say I’ve perfected this recipe, but I’m pretty happy with it. It beats hot chocolate mixes on nutrition. I think it wins on taste as well!

# Ingredients

* 2 cups whole milk
    
* 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for thicker chocolate, soak overnight in the milk if possible)
    
* ½ cup [cocoa nibs](https://amzn.to/3D38cf9)
    
* ¼ cup [brown sugar](https://amzn.to/4iloShV) (or ¼ cup jaggery, 4 dates, 3 tablespoons maple syrup)
    
* 1 teaspoon [vanilla extract](https://amzn.to/3BhppRy)
    
* ¼ teaspoon [cardamom powder](https://amzn.to/3OCbV5Y)
    
* ¼ teaspoon [Ceylon cinnamon powder](https://amzn.to/49lopZ0)
    
* 1/8 teaspoon [salt](https://amzn.to/3Bn5OPP)
    

## Equipment

* [Measuring cups & spoons](https://amzn.to/3ZdO3dK)
    
* A high-power blender with a soup setting, like this [Blendtec](https://amzn.to/3Vklt9y) or [Vitamix](https://amzn.to/3B3nRdV)
    
* [Mugs](https://amzn.to/3VqGLSN)
    

## Directions

1. Pour milk to the 2 cup line.
    
2. Add remaining ingredients.
    
3. Blend until smooth and hot. On my Blendtec, I run the soup setting twice.
    

Serves 2.