Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Hot Cocoa to make all of your red velvet dreams come true! Between its cocoa beet flavor, and sweet cocoa aroma, this hot beverage will have you coming back for more. Made with superfoods like coconut, collagen, beetroot, and cacao, and only takes 5 minutes to make! Dairy-free, allergy-friendly, and paleo.
Creamy, decadent, sweet, rich, flavorful. That's how I would describe this creamy Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Hot Cocoa.
With hints of beet for that nutritional punch, and gorgeous red velvet color!
Never overpowered by the beetroot, and just enough to make it taste like hot cocoa.
I was once wary too, about beetroot powder. Would it really taste like "red velvet hot cocoa"? Or would it taste like beets? And if it tasted like beets or overpowered beets, I wasn't going to like it.
I am here to report beetroot powder in hot cocoa tastes really good.
You think it's gonna be all beet and it's just the opposite. You'll taste more chocolate and sweetness than a beet giving you that red velvet hot cocoa feeling. But make no mistake, you'll taste the beet. Besides color, beetroot is added for a reason.
Using beetroot powder plain would result in a bitter beverage. It's all about the perfect amount of beetroot powder and the perfect amount of healthy sugar. Using a healthy sugar alternative alongside beetroot makes the flavor sweet, naturally complimenting the cocoa.
This is also a really fun way to add superfood powders to your meals. You get that great taste and nutrient-dense value in just a small amount plus a gorgeous color to brighten your day.
AGAINST BEETROOT, TRY THESE RECIPES INSTEAD
- Paleo Bone Broth Chocolate Hot Cocoa with Pumpkin
- Easy Superfood Hot Cocoa 3 Ways
- Carrot Cake Moon Milk
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF BEETROOT
- Loaded with iron, potassium, and magnesium
- Relaxes your muscles
- Helps you sleep
- Low fat
- Infused with folate b vitamin, and vitamin C
- Boost vitamin A and beta-carotene in their natural form
- Natural sugar reducer
WHERE TO BUY GLUTEN-FREE BEETROOT POWDERS
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Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Hot Cocoa
Equipment
- microwave
Ingredients
- 2 cups water spring
- 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder not cacao
- 2 teaspoon coconut butter solid, packed
- 1 ¼ teaspoon superfood beetroot powder gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 1 scoop collagen peptides unflavored, vital proteins
- 2 drops liquid stevia I love nu naturals
Instructions
- Microwave 2 cups of filtered water on high for 2 ½ minutes.
- Remove from microwave and add all ingredients, one by one mixing each one in thoroughly with a fork or a whisk.
- Whisk till well blended. Then serve.
Notes
If you don’t want to use the collagen, the definitely use plant-based milk of choice to add the creamy factor. // Using a whisk or hand mixer helps remove chunks and creates a smooth and lovely consistency //
Health and love,
Linda says
What a great idea to add beetroot into hot chocolate! Can't wait to make more of this
Julie Rosenthal says
Just the best! It makes me so happy when I see functional food healing others!
Agnieszka says
I can't believe how much nutrition is packed into this little chocolate drink! I've never heard of beetroot powder (though I love beets). Definitely buying it to try this fun and healthy hot chocolate.
Julie Rosenthal says
Girlie you have to try beet powder if you love beets!! Its the best with chocolate you barely taste it.
Freya says
What a great way to get some nutrients into your diet! I find that beets are a little earthy on their own but chocolate is the perfect match for them!
Julie Rosenthal says
Agreed! If you're not adding chocolate to beets they are not tasting that great. I agree. However paired with chocolate and you'll be wowed! xx
Bernice says
Our city holds a hot chocolate festival every February and one year there was a beetroot hot chocolate. I've been looking for a recipe ever since! Thank you so much for this post.
Julie Rosenthal says
I desperately want to go to your hot chocolate festival what a super cool event thrown by your city! So welcome : )
Jeri says
This beetroot red velvet cocoa looks so healthy and delicious! I have never heard of beetroot powder before, I will be ordering some now. Thanks!
Julie Rosenthal says
OMG Beetroot powder is the best because it's so concentrated with nutrients and vitamins and in such a small quantity. Mix it with chocolate and you'll be turned forever.