Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Hot Cocoa {paleo, dairy-free}

Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Cocoa to make all of your red velvet Valentine’s Day dreams come true! This hot beverage had become a ritual that also reminded me of Valentine’s day simply for its color and sweet flavor.  A perfect allergy-friendly safe alternative.

Now picture this, something super warm, creamy, sweet, decadent with hints of beet.  You will not be overpowered by the beet experience, in fact, you may actually even like it.  Sweet and delicious every morning instead of coffee.

You think it’s gonna be all beet, beet, beet, but it’s just the opposite it will taste like healthy and clean beetroot hot cocoa with a dash of red velvet.  You’ll taste more chocolate and sweet then beet.  But make no mistake, you’ll taste the beet.  It’s in here for a reason.

It’s all about the perfect amount of beetroot powder and the perfect amount of healthy sugar.  And I nailed it!

Plus getting to use beet powder in a creative way makes me really happy.  Why not add superfood powders and hide secret healthy ingredients in the treats we eat?!  It’s so much fun that way!

And yes I thought about holding this recipe back for Valentine’s Day, but I had to share, it’s just too delicious not too!!

And if you are totally against beets, which I completely understand, then try my Paleo Bone Broth Chocolate Hot Cocoa with Pumpkin because it’s mad legit too!

For my beet lovers, this superfood hot cocoa will provide a huge boost of vitamin A and beta-carotene in its natural form.  What does this mean for you?  Vitamin A and beta-carotene really help to combat colds, the flu and skin issues.  Eating a lot of colored veggies and fruits gives you color in your face which is a plus in my book.  This veggie which naturally has a high content of sugar is often used as a natural sugar-reducer, makes you crave less sugar, and at the same time boosts weight loss.  So many high-fives here, you feel me?

{Now don’t go out and start downing beets because anything in excess is bad news!  And don’t go taking tons of supplements either, before you jump on a change, speak with your doctor}.

Nuts dot com is one of my favorite places to buy gluten-free certified and approved superfoods, snacks, powders, and seeds.  They have such a wonderful process in identifying what is certified gluten-free and what they just consider gluten-free.  In fact, they have a whole gluten-free section on their website.  How can you tell?  Well, on the back of the package the label with either have a circle around the GF with a certified stamp on it or not.  If it’s not certified all you will see is a GF.  And if it’s not gluten-free at all there will be no GF of any sort.  I really like their labeling process.  You can feel Celiac safe here.

And in case you LOVE this mug as I did, it’s a 4 oz ceremonial crystal cup created by Ksenia, the creator of the blog Breakfast Criminals.

xx Julie

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Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Hot Cocoa

I am obsessed with this Healthy Red Velvet Beetroot Hot Cocoa!  It's warming, creamy, rich and flavorful. Gluten-free, paleo, nut-free and still delish! The perfect warm snack or dessert.

Prep Time3 mins

Cook Time2 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beetroot, healthy drinks, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, red velvet

Servings: 2 people

Author: Julie Rosenthal

Equipment

• microwave

Ingredients

• 2 cups water spring
• 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder not cacao
• 2 tsp coconut butter solid, packed
• 1 1/4 tsp superfood beetroot powder gluten-free
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tsp 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 1/2 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

You can always swap out water for plant-based milk of your choice
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 //