Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day

I created this recipe last month, inspired by a chilly day of snowshoeing in the very snowy Pacific Northwest.

It’s the perfect spicy + sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. And with the health benefits of cocoa and cinnamon (see below), why not cuddle up with your sweetie and enjoy a mug? (Did I mention that cayenne pepper is an aphrodisiac? You can thank me later.)

Lara’s Spicy Hot Cocoa for Two

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk (or other milk of your choice)
•  3 – 4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (Health Bonus: decreases blood pressure and improves cholesterol)
• 3 – 4 tablespoons of agave syrup
• pinch of cinnamon (Health Bonus: regulates blood sugar, reduces LDL “bad” cholesterol, reduces pain associated with arthritis)
• pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions:

Warm milk in a small sauce pan over low heat. Add cocoa to a small amount of warm milk and whisk until it dissolves, creating a paste. Add paste to rest of milk along with agave, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir and enjoy!

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