It’s officially the Christmas season and that means our lights are up and I’m craving everything cozy and warm, including a healthier, gut healing version of hot chocolate.
Because I’m not really drinking a lot of tea during my pregnancy, I’ve been missing my warm, comforting drink at night. And so I created one for myself!
I figured a Gut Healing Paleo Hot Chocolate would be the perfect, pregnancy safe, addition to the holiday season. And this recipe does not disappoint!
This hot chocolate is made will all natural, real-food ingredients and features collagen peptides to add in that gut healing boost!
Collagen peptides are a real gut-healing superstar. The benefits of adding collagen into your diet include:
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maintaining a healthy gut barrier/lining
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helping reduce gut inflammation
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helping regulate stomach acid secretion
(And you can get 15% off my favorite brand, Equip Foods, using the code NINJA15!)
And although not gut-related, collagen is also great for helping to maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails – something I’m definitely trying to do as my belly grows this pregnancy!
So, if you’re looking for a warm and cozy drink this season that will ALSO help improve your gut health, this recipe is for you, friend!
Gut Healing Paleo Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
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3/4 cup nut milk (I like almond or cashew)
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1 Tbsp cacao powder
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1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (or you can easily skip the sweetener too)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 scoop Equip Collagen Peptides
Instructions:
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Add all ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk constantly while heating the mixture to desired temperature and until all the cacao powder is dissolved.
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Pour into a mug and enjoy (I like to top it with some coconut whip cream!)
