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    Modified: Oct 14, 2022 · Published: Jan 23, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Mushroom Hot Cocoa

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    This sweet Mushroom Hot Cocoa has added health benefits from mushroom powder, but you would never know it!

    Mushroom Hot Cocoa with spoonfuls of cacao and mushroom powder.

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    Recently, I have been adding performance mushroom powder to my morning coffee. You can't taste it at all, and I love the health benefits it adds.

    So I thought I would create a hot cocoa recipe using mushrooms. You would never know there's mushroom powder in it.

    This vegan hot cocoa tastes like any other but with the added benefits of mushrooms. Mushroom powder is also good in a Smoothie Booster.

    Other hot cocoa recipes to try are my Vegan Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa recipe and Spiced Hot Cocoa.

    For a drink to cool off with, try my Chocolate Boba. Other recipes are my Vegan Molasses Hot Cocoa recipe and my Chocolate Maca Coffee recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍫 Toppings
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • ☕️ Other Vegan Drinks
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It's made in minutes.
    • It has the added benefits of mushroom powder without sacrificing flavor.
    • It is sweet, rich, and creamy.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Unsweetened almond milk: I used unsweetened because I like to control the amount of sugar. You could use any dairy-free milk.
    • Cacao powder: I love raw cacao powder for its rich chocolate flavor, but you could also use cocoa powder.
    • Mushroom powder: I used a blend of mushroom powders, but you could use a single variety.
    • Maple syrup: Adds a sweet maple flavor. You could also use agave syrup or your favorite sweetener.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Cinnamon: Adds a warm spice flavor.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a saucepan.

    Step 1: Bring ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.

    Mixed and heated ingredients in a saucepan after whisking.

    Step 2: Reduce the heat to low. Simmer while whisking until the cacao and mushroom powder are dissolved.

    🍫 Toppings

    • Whipped coconut cream
    • Store-bought vegan whipped cream
    • Grated chocolate
    • Vegan marshmallows
    • Cinnamon stick
    • Pinch of cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is mushroom cocoa?

    Mushroom hot cocoa is hot cocoa with mushroom powder. You can't taste the mushroom powder. It is creamy and flavorful with the added benefits of the mushroom powder.

    Is mushroom hot cocoa good for you?

    Yes, this vegan mushroom hot cocoa has the added benefits of a mushroom powder blend. It is healthy and flavorful.

    ☕️ Other Vegan Drinks

    • Turmeric Latte
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    • Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
      Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte with cinnamon sticks.
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    • Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate in a mug.
      Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

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    📋 Recipe

    Mushroom Hot Cocoa
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    Mushroom Hot Cocoa

    This sweet Mushroom Hot Cocoa has added health benefits from mushroom powder, but you would never know it!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 162kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
    • ¼ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons mushroom powder
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Bring  cacao powder, mushroom powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and almond milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    • Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly until the cacao and mushroom powder is dissolved.

    Notes

    After the prepared hot cocoa cools, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Becky says

      July 27, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      Can you feel any mushroom flavor in the hot cocoa?
      can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        July 27, 2022 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Becky, no you can't taste the mushroom powder. You would never know there's mushroom powder in it!

        Reply
    2. Kris says

      February 21, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      I'm accumulating these ingredients to try this recipe or small variation on it. Can you confirm that you really meant 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract? That seems super high to me.

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 22, 2021 at 11:19 am

        You're right, thanks Kris! It was supposed to be 1 teaspoon. I miswrote it when I transferred it from paper to computer.

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