While it's tempting to stop at the local coffee shop for your usual cup of joe, here's a more healthful alternative: almond hot chocolate.
Not only does it taste good, but it packs the boost of vitamin E, fiber, potassium, calcium and iron.
Here's how to make it: Place a metal bowl with about 6 ounces of bittersweet or semi-sweet chopped chocolate on top of a small saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring water to a low simmer, stirring chocolate until melted.
Place the melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa into a mixing bowl. Bring 2 cups of almond milk to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiled, pour over chocolate and cocoa mix and mix well to melt and make frothy. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour into mugs. Dust with cocoa to garnish and serve with chocolate-covered almonds. Serves Four.
