Lemon Lavender Hot Chocolate
This post is sponsored by Earth Echo Foods. All opinions expressed are my own.
Super creamy and flavorful lemon lavender hot chocolate made with Earth Echo Cacao Bliss for a touch of superfood magic.
Why You’ll Love It
- You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this delicious and comforting beverage.
- It is a light, and bright hot chocolate recipe, perfect for the warmer months.
- This tasty drink is packed with superfoods, thanks to Earth Echo Cacao Bliss.
- Naturally vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free.
Earth Echo Foods Cacao Bliss
Indulge in a healthy way to satisfy your chocolate cravings with Earth Echo Cacao Bliss Superfood Elixir Blend! When you subscribe to Cacao Bliss, you get a free Cacao Bliss Box that includes the beautiful ceramic mug you see in the photos, a high quality frother (perfect for mixing up this hot cocoa!), and an amazing cacao-based cookbook packed with healthy and delicious recipe ideas. Cacao Bliss contains a plethora of organic superfood ingredients such as raw cacao, turmeric, lucuma, and MCT oil powder. It is good for you and satisfies your chocolate fix — win! Additionally, Earth Echo Foods is committed to sustainable practices in their business, making this both a tasty and eco-friendly choice.
Ingredient Notes
Milk: I love the creaminess of oat milk, but you can use dairy milk or any plant-based milk you prefer.
Lemon: A fresh lemon half works best in this recipe, as the lemon peel releases essential oils that make this recipe really unique and flavorful. Having said that, if you only have access to bottled lemon juice, add two tablespoons during the same step that you add maple syrup for the closest results.
Lavender: You want to be certain to use culinary-grade dried lavender flowers. If you only have fresh lavender, it will work with similar results, but you will want to use one and a fourth cups instead.
Earth Echo Cacao Bliss: Cacao Bliss gives this drink all that big chocolate flavor as well as additional minerals and nutrients, making this one of the healthiest hot chocolates you’ll ever consume.
Vanilla extract: A hint of vanilla both enhances the chocolate flavor and also softens the lemon, leading to a well-balanced beverage. Feel free to omit if you don’t have any on hand.
Maple syrup: A touch of maple syrup lends additional sweetness, but you can omit it if you prefer or use any other sweetener of your choice. You can also adjust the amount to suit your palate.
How to Make Lemon Lavender Hot Chocolate
- Bring the milk, lemon, and lavender to a simmer. Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for ten minutes.
- Once fully steeped, strain the lemon and lavender and return the milk to the pan over low heat.
- Add the Cacao Bliss, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well until warm.
- Enjoy!
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Lemon Lavender Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk of choice I like to use oat milk
- ½ fresh lemon one half
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds culinary grade
- ¼ cup Earth Echo Cacao Bliss
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, lemon half (give it a little squeeze before dropping it in), and lavender. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
- Once simmering, cover the pan and turn off the heat. Allow all to steep for 10 minutes.
- Once done steeping, strain the lemon and lavender and return the milk to the pan over low heat.
- Add the Cacao Bliss, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk well until warm and smoothly combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
