Balsamic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp cocoa powder, plus more for serving


• 3 cups milk (almond milk is delicious)


• 6 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped


• 3 Tbsp sugar


• 1 tsp J. Olive Co. Vanilla Balsamic


• whipped cream for serving

Directions

1. Bring ¾ cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp cocoa powder until no lumps remain, then add milk and return to a simmer.


2. Whisk in chocolate, sweetener and Vanilla Balsamic and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.


3. Divide hot chocolate among mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.