This recipe for frozen banana hot cocoa is a kick that will leave your taste buds surprised and happy. Once your spirits have been revived, there will be enough left over for a friend. That is, if you choose to share.

Frozen Banana Hot Cocoa

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 1/2 cups almond or soy milk (add a bit more or less to taste to adjust thickness)
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/3 cup ice (or more frozen banana or frozen watermelon)
• 1/2 fresh banana, sliced
• 4 Tbsp non-dairy whipped cream
• Optional boosts:
  • Blend in a tablespoon of hemp seeds or protein powder
  • 1 Tbsp almond butter for a nutty spin!
  • 2 tsp raw cacao nibs for a rich dark chocolate flavor
  • Sprinkle warm skillet-toasted pecans on top to serve
  • Want more decadence? substitute 1 frozen banana with a big scoop of vegan vanilla coconut milk ice cream

Instructions:

1. Add the non-dairy milk, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne and optional boosts to blender, blend until smooth.
2. Add the 2 frozen bananas and ice to blender. Blend until frosty smooth.
3. Pour into serving glasses and top each glass with sliced banana and non-dairy whip. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
4. Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for extra-amazing flavor!

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Source: LunchBoxBunch