Description
Sipping on this unique dandelion hot chocolate reveals nature’s hidden sweetness with an unexpected herbal twist. Wilderness-inspired ingredients blend into a comforting mug that connects you deeply with wild botanical flavors and nourishing warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon roasted dandelion root (loose or in a tea bag)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Infusion: Gently heat milk in a saucepan over medium flame, avoiding a rolling boil, allowing the liquid to warm and become fragrant.
- Steeping: Introduce roasted dandelion root into the heated milk, allowing the robust, earthy essence to permeate the liquid for 5-10 minutes while stirring intermittently to enhance flavor extraction.
- Straining: Remove dandelion root particles using a fine-mesh strainer or discard tea bag, ensuring a smooth, clean beverage base.
- Flavor Integration: Vigorously whisk cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional aromatic spices into the dandelion-infused milk, creating a harmonious blend of rich, complex flavors.
- Final Preparation: Maintain gentle heat, continuously whisking the mixture until it achieves a silky, steaming consistency and all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Serving: Transfer the luxurious dandelion hot chocolate into a favorite mug, allowing the enticing aroma to tantalize the senses before savoring each warming sip.
Notes
- Adjust steeping time between 5-10 minutes to control the dandelion root’s intensity, ensuring a balanced flavor without overwhelming bitterness.
- Experiment with different sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or stevia to match personal taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Use a small whisk or frother to create a creamy, lump-free hot chocolate with perfectly integrated ingredients.
- Consider adding adaptogens like cinnamon or turmeric for extra health benefits and a warming flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg