What better way to wake up on Christmas day than with a mug of Keto Peppermint hot chocolate. My cocoa mix recipe is great to have on hand and then customize it based on the occasion. This season I'm finding that peppermint has my heart (and my kids'). 

The easiest way to make peppermint hot chocolate is to use my Keto hot chocolate mix and add a drop of pure, peppermint essential oil to your batch. I recommend Young Living's brand of essential oils based on their high standards or purity and seed to seal guarantee. They are also the only essential oil brand recognized by the FDA with a whole line of consumable essential oils. You can read more about their company here. (Note that in order to purchase from Young Living you will need to be a member. You DO NOT need to make regular purchases unless you want to. We love Young Living for their efficacy and commitment to non-toxic oils and products. Contact me for more information or join here). If you do not have essential oils you can use peppermint extract, though you will need to explore on the amount you need.

This recipe is so easy and such an simple way to get into the holiday spirit. Enjoy!

Makes:
2 cups of hot chocolate

Ingredients:
16 oz hot water
4 tablespoons TKF Hot Cocoa Mix
1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil**
2 teaspoon stevia (optional)
Garnish: Sugar-free peppermint candies, white chocolate chips, whipped cream (optional)
 
Directions:

1. Warm your hot water. I like to use the tea kettle.
2. Pour your hot water over your mix and stir vigorously. The hotter the water, the more easily the mix will dissolve.
3. Add your drop of Peppermint Essential Oil.
   PLEASE NOTE: Not all essential oil brands are created equally. Young Living is the only essential oil company with an FDA approved line of CONSUMABLE essential oil. Please DO NOT cook or consume essential oils unless they are from Young Living or if you've verified its purity.
4. Garnish with some smashed sugar-free peppermint candies, white chocolate chops and keto whipped cream. Enjoy!

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You’ve probably already heard by now about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for weightloss and supporting overall metabolic health, including boosting your immune system which is now being shown to start and center around the gut. 

The Cleveland Clinic writes about several reasons why fermented foods and drinks, as well as ACV helps with our health by specifically aiding your gut microbiome. Here’s three reasons they included in their article. Click here to read the full article.
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• Your body needs help making certain vitamins
Good bacteria are to thank for synthesizing, or producing, many vitamins your body needs. That list includes vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and K.

• A healthy body needs balance
Tiny bacteria in your intestine have full-body effects. Research shows a less diverse gut microbiota is associated with many chronic disease, such as obesity, asthma and chronic inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. Research is still ongoing into why this is the case.

• They can help restore your gut health after taking antibiotics
Ever had diarrhea or other digestive problems after taking antibiotics? That’s because they wipe out both good and bad bacteria. Eating fermented foods may help restore your gut bacteria to normal. Be sure to eat a diet high in fiber and plant-based foods, which gut microbes flourish on.
 
Serves:
1

Ingredients:
Tall Glass
2 oz Apple Cider Vinegar (with “Mother”)
½ tsp Ground Ginger
1-2 packets stevia (or to taste)
8oz water
 
Directions:

1. In a tall mason jar, add apple cider vinegar, ginger and stevia.
2. Fill the glass with 8oz of filtered water and add ice.
3. Shake and serve.
4. Add more stevia to taste (if needed)—Enjoy!

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Nearly every summer since my children were really young (my youngest went camping for the first time when she was 6 months old), we've gone camping. We disconnect from technology, take nature hikes and sit by the camp fire and soak up nature. Nowadays, its my children whom I'm disconnecting from technology more than I—so many gaming, devices, tv and the such have made them just as tech dependent as my husband and I (who work in the tech industry).

One of the staples for our campfire nights was hot chocolate. In true #ketomama fashion I knew there HAD to be better than the 30g carbs (25g sugar) in those normal hot chocolate packets GAH! So there, like many of my other keto kitchen adventures, began the journey to make a keto version hot chocolate mix. And do you know what? It was EASY. Simple. Dog-gone stupid easy, it was surprising why I never made it before. 

My keto hot cocoa mix is sugar-free, low carb and diabetic friendly. 4 ingredients, yes 4. That's it. Mix it together, save it in an airtight container and ta-da! Hot chocolate whenever your heart desires!

Freshness
The key is to keep the mix in an airtight container. Keeping moisture out is key to keeping this fresh. Kept properly and this mix will last 6-8 months!!! It doesn't matter if you choose a glass or plastic container. The key is that the airtight suction works. I added a link to the containers I use. I like them because they are stackable (space saver) and they are plastic (little hands can make hot cocoa without difficulty. Plus when we are camping, I literally pack the plastic container and call it done. I don't have to worry about any broken containers or transferring the mix.)

How to make the hot chocolate
When you are ready for a cup, just mix 2 tablespoons of the mix with 8oz of hot water. Yes, I'm old school and I like heating water in a tea kettle LOL. Pour the hot water over the mix and stir vigorously. I use a small whisk. Remember there aren't any additives or emulsifiers in this mix, so it will take several stirs to fully dissolve (darn you convenient packet of Swiss Miss, you've ruined our patience! LOL).  The hotter the water, then better it dissolves. You can also dissolve in half the water and then add whole milk, almond milk or heavy whipping cream to thicken it it. My personal fav? Top it off with some sugar-free, keto whipped cream. YUM!

Ingredients:
12 oz heavy cream powder (I recommend this brand)
1/3 cup of Stevia (I recommend Wholesome brand)
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
2 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
 
Directions:

1. In a large bowl, sift the heavy cream powder and cocoa powder together to remove any clumps.
2. Add stevia and salt and mix together to incorporate.
3. Store the mix in an airtight container. Stays fresh for 6-8 months.

To Make Hot Chocolate:

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix with 8 oz of hot water. Stir and enjoy!
   (For a deeper chocolate flavor add an extra tablespoon of the mix)
   

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