Prebiotic Hot Chocolate Recipe | Gut Friendly Cocoa

This recipe is for the hot chocolate lovers who want to add a little extra goodness into their winter treat. This is prebiotic hot chocolate. It combines all the cozy goodness of a creamy hot chocolate with the wellness benefits of herbs to support gut health. Adding herbs as a base to the drinks you are already making is a great way to incorporate extra wellness and self care into your routine. Not to mention, it is also a great way to incorporate unique flavors. 

What is the difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic?

• Probiotics are the live microorganisms like bacteria that support digestion and immune function.
• Prebiotics are fibers that feed the good bacteria in your gut. 

Let's dive into making this Prebiotic Hot Chocolate recipe!

• 2 Teaspoons Prebiotic tea 

• ¾ cup water 

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 

• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup 

• ¼ cup almond milk (unsweetened) 

• Optional: Cinnamon  

• Steep two teaspoons of prebiotic tea in ¾ cup of hot water

• Let steep for 5 minutes, strain out the leaves then add maple syrup. 

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder. 

• Add ½ cup of steamed almond milk, stir again

• Top with cinnamon or a dash of cocoa powder

• Enjoy!

While this recipe only features five ingredients, the key is in the herbs. The Organic Prebiotic Tea features 8 herbs that support a healthy gut microbiome.

The herbs:

• Pu-erh is a fermented tea that has many gut supporting benefits. Drinking pu-erh tea can help ease digestion and aid good bacteria in the gut.
• Ginger root has natural oils to help ease indigestion and reduce stomach discomfort. There is an active compound in ginger root that helps reduce intestinal inflammation
• Cinnamon is helpful for gut health because it can help fight the bad bacteria in your gut. Cinnamon also contains antioxidants that lower irritation in your stomach.
• Holy basil supports gut health by helping to reduce stress related stomach issues like cramping and bloating. This herbs also antimicrobial properties which helps fight off bad gut bacteria.
• Dandelion root contains a plant compound that acts as a prebiotic which supports healthy bacteria in the gut.
• Chicory root is another herb that helps to feed the good gut bacteria. Chicory root also promotes regular bowel movements and supports overall digestive health.
• Burdock root is rich in soluble prebiotic fibers which means this herb can help feed the good bacteria and help balance the gut microbiome.
• Slippery elm is unique because it creates a gel that coats the lining of the gut. This is helpful for soothing irritation in the throat and stomach.

Simply using tea as the base for a hot cocoa is a great way to add in a number of different benefits. While this recipe calls for Organic Prebiotic Tea, there are also teas for sleep, stress and more. This recipe is also easily customizable. You can pick your favorite milk, sweetner and toppings to make this recipe your own.  

If you are looking for a non caffeinated version of this recipe to help relieve stress at the end of the day and promote better sleep, Organic Cortisol Balance Tea might be a good option! This is an herbal blend design to help relax the nervous system. A simple addition if you do not want to use a tea blend, would be to use Organic Peppermint Tea as the base. Peppermint tea will not only add to the seasonal taste of hot cocoa but peppermint can also reduce stress and is great for the evenings. 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This is for educational purposes only.