Best Anti Inflammatory Hot Chocolate Recipe
This is not just another turmeric milk or golden latte. This is the best anti-inflammatory hot chocolate recipe made with science-backed ingredients like cacao, turmeric, ginger, and more. It’s cozy, smooth, rich, and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 to 1.5 cups plant-based or dairy milk e.g., almond, oat, coconut, or dairy milk
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ to ½ tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp coconut oil or ghee
- 1 –2 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder optional
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides optional
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, add your milk of choice with 1.5 tbsp cacao powder, ½ tsp turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and ½ tsp coconut oil or ghee.
- Step 2: Warm gently over low-medium heat while whisking. Do not boil. Let all ingredients melt and infuse. The aroma will deepen and become rich.
- Step 3: If using ashwagandha or collagen, stir them in now. They dissolve best in warm liquids.
- Step 4: Once steamy, remove from heat. Taste. If too bold, add a bit more milk.
- Step 5: Stir in 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (especially honey should be added only after heating).
- Step 6: Optionally froth or blend for a smooth finish. Pour into a mug and sip slowly.
Notes
You can use a milk frother or blend your hot chocolate before serving — it will turn incredibly smooth, café-style, and almost dessert-like. Also, don’t skip the pinch of black pepper — it boosts turmeric absorption by 2000%.