MAJOR ED LIFE HACK: Hot Chocolate
Idk how it took me this long to discover this but I just made amazing hot chocolate and it was only 57 cals for a whole mug!!! LIFE HACK OF THE YEAR
Craving something sweet? Want to feel full at a low cost? Need something warm? HOT CHOCOLATE BABEY
I Used Low cal plant milk/almond milk to make mine and of course calorie-free Stevia/sweetener instead of sugar.
Most cocoa powders are between 300-400 calories per 100 grams but you only need like 10-20 grams for a mug depending how thick and rich you want it. So that’s like 30-50 calories at most.
Also BONUS POINTS if you have a milk foamer/steamer, frothing the milk adds SO much dimension to the texture + easily heats up your milk.
Here’s my REIPE FOR LOW CAL HOT CHOCOLATE!!!
Recipe:
10 grams hot chocolate or cocoa powder (approx. 36 cals for 10 g)
Almond milk/your favorite plant milk ~ 100-200mL or as much as you desire ofc (approx. 44 cal per 200 mL for almond milk)
Low calorie Sweeteners e.g stevia, saccharine (0-5 cals)
Spices i.e cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla (optional)!
Milk foamer/steamer
Total cals: 50-80 cals per serving depending on amounts and products used
The Process:
Add desired amount of cocoa powder into your favorite tall mug
Pour in your milk of choice
Steam or froth your milk with the cocoa powder to heat it up and make it velvety
Add in sweetener to dissolve well + froth some more to mix it in
Add hot water (if more volume/less thickness is desired)
Add spices (optional)
Voilà - ENJOY!!!
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Lifehack from 2am me: don’t use ice cubes in ur hot chocolate use lumps of icecream
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Fancy Hot Chocolate Hacks
Cheap extracts.
That's it. Really.
Instead of spending $10 on a box that only has 6 pouches (yes, I am bitter about inflation!) buy the biggest, bog-standard generic multi-pack you can afford. (I picked up a box of 50 packets of Swiss Miss for $7 at Costco. Your mileage may vary.) Then head to the baking aisle.
You only need about 1/8 tsp of extract per mug of cocoa, so a standard 2 oz bottle goes a long way.
The most common flavors you can find at most groceries are:
Vanilla
Almond
Orange
Lemon
Strawberry
Coconut
Cinnamon
Peppermint/Mint
Pretty much everything but the cinnamon or mint will get an amazing flavor boost if you also add anywhere from a few drops up to 1/8 tsp almond extract. Seriously. It's magic.
Flavor combination recommendations:
1/8 tsp each Vanilla and Almond - tastes like a better version of the Hazelnut packets. Try adding a tiny pinch of salt, too.
1/8 tsp Orange - tastes like those seasonal slam-ball Chocolate Oranges
1/8 tsp Strawberry and a couple drops each of Almond and Vanilla - strawberry shortcake chocolate and it is so good
1/8 tsp each Orange and Almond with a few drops of vanilla - once more, so very very good. Add a couple extra oz of hot water/milk, because the flavors will be a little strong
1/8 tsp coconut with a few drops of vanilla - tastes like a chocolate macaroon
1/8 tsp cinnamon - way better than peppermint, which seems to have an unexpected chemical aftertaste
Salted Caramel Substitutes worth trying:
2 tsp honey, 1/8 tsp almond extract, pinch of salt - add an extra 2 oz of water when mixing this up or it'll be too sweet
1-2 tsp maple syrup, 1/8 tsp vanilla, 2-3 drops almond, pinch of salt - again, add a little extra water
Any caramel syrup (or even baking chips) you have on hand + a pinch of salt
So you're feeling fancy?
The Internet has a world of extract flavors beyond the grocery store standards. Good hot chocolate mix-ins include:
Caramel (if you don't want to bother with sugary syrups)
Mango (yes, really! This also tastes nice with a little bit of coconut extract added in)
Pistachio (plus some almond. trust me!)
Cherry (once more, also try adding some vanilla and/or almond)
Blueberry (it's like those chocolate covered blueberries at the check out aisle. Once more, try also adding a little vanilla and/or almond to taste)
Three more cheap, easy hacks:
Brew a cup of your favorite mint tea then mix in a packet of hot cocoa powder. This will still taste better than most peppermint extracts.
Brew a cup of coffee then mix in a packet of hot cocoa powder. Congrats. Now you have a mocha. Try adding some vanilla or almond extract.
Add 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice. This is good on its own, but you can also use it as the base for a passable PSL. Start with a brewed cup of coffee, a packet of hot cocoa, and some pumpkin pie spice. Add your vanilla and almond extracts, then dilute the whole mess with your favorite type of milk. If you like it sweeter, add a second packet of hot cocoa mix.
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got some really cute asks from feedees the other day when i posted abt feedism again and it’s like ougghhhh… my domestic housewife urge to cook a huge meal for all of the feedees in my inbox and Feed U All….. i’ve been on a real soup/stew kick recently since i got a dutch oven for christmas so ive been making tons of hearty recipes that simmer on the stove for a couple hours 😊 maybe paired with a nice dessert afterwards?
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3/18/24 daily journal
* good morning all ^_^ 106.6 today.. i know its just water weight, but im still feeling a bit discouraged. gonna stay strong though, goal today is 1050 !!
* bfast 🍌🍐🥰
have been totally craving pb and banana toast for a few days, so... ^_^ ate it! + my green juice :-)
* going to help my sister with some stuff around her house !! we took a snack break heheh
* dinner was chicken noodle soup. my dad makes really good soup :-)
* all i wanted with the rest of my calories was a yogurt bowl . i even stayed up late waiting for my parents to go to bed so i could make it . only to find that MY FREAKING YOGURT HAS GONE BAD !! im so upset! i ended up flipping out and having turkey and cottage cheese . for "protein" or whatever. as if i give a shit . and it was gross. 0 stars !!!
* going to bed ... maybe ill watch a movie or something :/ ive never been more disappointed in my ENTIRE LIFE !!!
* 268 + 216 + 433 + 133 = 1050 . whatever -_-
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Yeahhhh, I'm gonna make hot chocolate now, actually. With whipped cream, because it's what I have home.
Did you know you can freeze whipped cream in individual servings, so you always have some ready for hot chocolate?
Because you can!
I wanted to pipe it into pretty shapes, but it turned out my memory of having a piping bag was a lie. When the cream is frozen solid, put your individual servings in a container and use within a month or so.
To use, just plop your dollop of frozen cream straight into the hot chocolate.
Wheeee
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