The temp here dipped below zero again last night. Seriously, isn’t spring supposed to be coming? Aren’t we supposed to be warming up just a little? I built a big fire in the fireplace and settled down with the pups. What was I missing? A big mug of hot chocolate. I have a great raw food recipe for warm cacao here, but it was getting late and I knew if I drank anything with cacao this late, it could interfere with my sleep.
Hazelnut milk to the rescue! Served with a touch of raw honey and cinnamon, and warmed slightly, it was the perfect before bed nightcap.
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Warm Hazelnut Cinnamon Milk
- 2 C Hazelnut Milk (recipe here)
- 1 T Raw Honey (can add more if you like it sweeter)
- 1/2 t. Cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together, warm in dehydrator or over double boiler. You can use a kitchen thermometer to make sure you keep the temp under 116 for raw.
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Yum! This recipe looks like a winner. I just love hazelnuts.
You = Genius!
Mmm Hazelnuts! This sounds yummy! What a perfect nightcap.
It was so good I went and bought more hazelnuts today! It will become a standard here.
Susan-where can I get hazelnuts in quantity? Cub? or do I have to go to a co-op? I really want to try this drink.
Oh, I can just imagine the fragrance of this cozy drink! I need to stock up on hazelnuts so I can make this. Sounds wonderful!
That’s one cool cup and spoon to enhance the magic .
Susan…where did you buy that beautiful mug & spoon??? It all looks so yummy for a chilly day like today
You only need a cup for this recipe…and that isn’t a ton. I get them at my coop.
It comes from Ampersand…just click the yellow link to the right on the home page.
That cup and spoon are spectacular. Nominated you for an award on my site by the way!
xo
Eco Mama
This looks delicious! And perfect for a cold day.
Where did you find that beautiful cup and spoon? I’ve got to get one of those!!!
They come from Ampersand. You can click on the yellow link on the right of the blog.