Ingredients
4 oz cocoa powder
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 – 4 tablespoons evaporated cane sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Marshmallows
Optional toppings: Whipped cream, ground cinnamon, chopped hazelnuts, peppermint sticks
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, salt, sugar and mix until the mixture is completely dissolved with a consistent texture. Add the cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract and whisk occasionally, until the milk has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Pour the hot cocoa into two cups, add the marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkle some hazelnuts on top and a little bit of cinnamon.
Suzy Cohen, RPh, has been a licensed pharmacist for over 30 years, blending conventional medicine with natural approaches to help people feel better and live healthier. She is the founder of Script Essentials, a supplement company known for targeted, custom-formulated products, some with patented innovations.
With a special focus on thyroid health, functional medicine, and drug-induced nutrient depletion (what she calls “drug muggers”), Suzy is the author of several books including Thyroid Healthy, Drug Muggers, and Diabetes Without Drugs. She also writes a nationally syndicated health column and shares practical, easy-to-understand guidance with readers around the world.
