It’s hot chocolate season and while there are definitely worthwhile indulgent varieties out there, here’s a recipe so you you can whip up at home as part of your after dinner treat any night of the week!

We recommend sipping on it wearing a cozy robe, curled up on your couch, watching your favorite holiday movie. Trust us, it tastes even better that way!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 tsp maple syrup

• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 cup whole or 2% milk (can sub unsweetened nut milk)

• boiled water

• the tiniest pinch of salt! (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a milk steamer or a pot, warm up your milk.

2. In the meantime, boil water in a kettle.

3. While milk and water are heating, place cocoa powder, maple syrup and cinnamon in the bottom of a mug.

4. Pour in the milk and enough water to fill the rest of your mug.

5. Stir to mix everything together and enjoy!

4Q Journaling Guide: This counts as half of an after-dinner treat!