4 hot chocolate recipes to manage menopausal weight gain

Hot chocolate has a bad reputation for being high in calories.

But just by finding an alternative for the obscene amount of sugar, and adding in a few healthful ingredients , it can be turned into a delightful drink that can help women manage their weight. 

Firstly, let’s take a look at the main ingredient, cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is chock full of nutritional benefits, and can even help with trimming weight.

Here are the health benefits of cocoa powder:

• Aids Weight Management: Cocoa has been known to boost metabolism and help the body metabolise fat better. 

• Fights Inflammation: Cocoa powder may improve digestion, due to its anti-inflammatory action on the gut. A healthy gut is important for women looking to manage their weight.

• Helps in Detoxification: Due to the presence of antioxidants like flavonoids, cocoa powder is great for detoxification of the body. Cocoa powder is also rich in fibre, which is good for regulating blood sugar and removing waste content from the body.

• Fights Stress: Cocoa has been known to fight stress and improve mood. When you're stressed, you don't have the energy to work out in a proper manner, which may also hamper weight management.

AND those are just the benefits of cocoa alone! The recipes we have today have additional ingredients that will help women keep hot flashes at bay.

Ingredients like:

Ginger - the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties it has can help provide relief from hot flashes.

Turmeric- Hot flashes are caused by decreased levels of estrogen. Turmeric is rich in antioxidants and phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogen) which helps soothe keep hot flashes at bay.

Moringa-The Bio-flavonoids such as Quercetin, present in Moringa Leaf powder, can reduce hot flashes.

Peppermint- provides a cool, tingling sensation that can help cool you down in the event of a hot flash.

Enough with the science, let's get cooking!:

#1 Healthy Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 ½  cups 1% Organic Milk
• 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• ½  tsp ceylon cinnamon
• ½  tsp ground allspice
• ¼  tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛  tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp backstrap molasses (omit for zero sugar!)
• 1 pinch ground cardamom
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 pinch salt

Per Serving (as per recipe) - 180 calories

Instructions:

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. In a small bowl whisk together the cocoa powder, all of the spices, and salt (everything on the ingredients list except the milk).
2. Pour half the milk into the saucepan and add in the cocoa powder mixture. Whisk until smooth and all the lumps are removed. Add the rest of the milk and whisk together until combined. Heat the hot chocolate mixture until very warm (but not boiling). Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and enjoy!

#2 Paleo “Anti-inflammatory” Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 cup nut milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½  - 1 tsp ground ginger (depending on your taste)
• ½  - ¾  tsp ground turmeric (depending on your taste)
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 dash freshly ground black pepper
• stevia, maple syrup or honey to sweeten as desired.

Per Serving (as per recipe) - 74 calories

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan gently heat up the nut milk, water, spices and the salt and pepper.
2. Stir on a medium heat for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse. Add the raw cacao powder and stir through until the flavours are combined. 
3. Add desired sweetener to taste.
4. Whisk or use a milk frother to lightly froth if desired. Enjoy!

#3 Simple & Low-Calorie Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsweetened cashew milk
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 12 drops vanilla crème stevia, or to taste
• 3 drops peppermint extract (optional)

Per Serving (as per recipe) - 35 calories

Instructions:

1. Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan, and whisk together until the cocoa powder is mostly incorporated. 
2. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through. Pour into mugs and enjoy!

#4 Paleo Moringa Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Water 
• 2 tbsp Cacao butter
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Moringa Leaf Powder
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract

Per Serving (as per recipe) - 180 calories

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan combine all ingredients except Moringa.
2. Simmer until cacao butter is melted.
3. Add Moringa and simmer until well combined.
4. Froth with blender or handheld device if desired. Enjoy!

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