Warm Chocolate Soother
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So, chocolate…or vanilla? That is the question.
I’d almost always say “chocolate” and yet…depending on the day, the occasion or the item…I may want vanilla. I’d say just about nothing beats this Warm Vanilla Soother.
And yet, last week the boys asked if I could try making my Warm Vanilla Soother into a Warm Chocolate Soother, just for fun. The kids thought it sounded yummy and hey, who am I to argue when it comes to making something chocolatey?
This recipe is almost exactly like Warm Vanilla Soother…just a couple of ingredients added.
Warm Chocolate Soother
3 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup real maple syrup
3 T. sucanat
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 T. arrowroot powder or corn starch
1 Tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, egg yolks, maple syrup, sucanat, cocoa and arrowroot powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly (I use a whisk) until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Stir until creamy. Pour into mugs and serve warm.
Once this finally cooled down enough to drink, my eight year old proclaimed, “Mom!! It tastes just like you’re drinking a brownie!”
For real?! Drinking a brownie? I want to drink a brownie!!!
Mmmm, he was right!
This has the appearance of hot cocoa, but it’s thicker and heartier. Oh. My.
So chocolate…or vanilla? That is still the question.
Maybe we’ll assign days to flavors.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every other Sunday will be Warm Chocolate Soother days. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and every other Sunday will be Warm Vanilla Soother days.
Unless I have a hankering for vanilla on a Friday or feel a deep need for chocolate on a Tuesday, which I very well may. I’ll have to be flexible and leave the options open.
Let’s see, today is Tuesday. Which one are you gonna make?
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This post is linked to Frugal Friday.
It must be the day for chocolate! My sister just posted about the yummy treat!
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The first time I made your Soother recipe, I was actually out of vanilla, and made it with chocolate instead! Yum, this is so good! Last time, I had a hankering for banana, and I used my immersion blender to blend the milk and two bananas together before I made the recipe. THAT was yummie TOO! Thanks for your recipes!
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Janet Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I just had another thought– CHOCOLATE BANANA SOOTHER.
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I made this for breakfast this morning and it was SO good! I added a sprinkle of cinnamon too. yummy! Thanks Laura!
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I made your Vanilla Soother last week and LOVED it. It was absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to try the chocolate version … mmmmm. Thanks!!
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In answer to your previous question, I’d say BOTH chocolate and vanilla! There’s a mood for each of these soothers, and thank you for the delicious choices. Yum!
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Oh my– and I was already having a pregnancy-induced chocolate craving. See what you’ve gone and done, Laura? Now I’ll have to go scrounge around in my kitchen and mix up a little cup of chocolate heaven. These are calorie-free, right? ;)
Thanks for the recipe. I’m ALWAYS in the mood for chocolate. The only time I’m really hungry for vanilla is in the summer time– homemade vanilla ice cream!! Kristy
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The word chocolate always gets my attention. This recipes looks like a real winner! Thanks for sharing.
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Hey Laura
quick question…do you think you can make this w/ liquid stevia instead of the maple syrup and sucatant? I realize it will have different consistancy probably, but thanks to a bout w/ gestational diabetes w/ my last child I am now insulin resistant. Sweeteners, no matter how “natural”, are out (w/ the exception of stevia). This sounds so yummy. And I am totally missing some of my “fav’s”. I think this would help fill a void for sure :)
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Laura@HeavenlyHomemakers Reply:
January 20th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Yes, I don’t know why not! It may not be quite as thick, but it would be close!
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I made this this morning for two little boys (and myself of course!!) The verdict- delicious!! Mmm-hmmmm good! Thanx for the recipe- and it IS like drinking a brownie!
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What a wonderful idea! I haven’t made the chocolate one yet, but I loved the vanilla. One question, does your arrow root powder have an overpowering flavor? Mine is quite distinct and I have a hard time getting past it. I’m suspecting it was just stored next to something, and absorbed the flavor.
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Laura Reply:
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Hmm, my arrowroot powder does have a strong taste, but with the small amount in this recipe, I don’t even taste it. I keep mine in a jar to avoid flavor contamination. You could probably put about half the amount in this recipe and still come up with a good result.
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Oh that is so awesome ;D I’m definitely gonna have to this. It looks so good.
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love warm chocolate drinks and this recipe sounds delicous thanks for sharing
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OMGosh!! Yummy! that sounds amazing. I’m bookmarking… because I am sooo making this!
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Mercy, I hadn’t realized how much I’d missed you over the past 10 days. :>) I linked to this on my weekly roundup with a note for any subscribers. Thanks!
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Use maple flavored sugar free pancake syrup instead of maple syrup in this recipe to reduce carbs. You can add a dash of maple extract/flavoring if all you have is plain pancake syrup. That’s what I do and it works.
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Hello there! I just wanted to tell you that after reading this recipe several times(with my mouth watering) I finally made it last night. My husband and I LOVE it. It was just as you described like “drinking a brownie.” Yum! I think this is one of those recipes that I will be making for the rest of my life :) (not everyday of course!) Thank you very much for sharing!
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Laura, I’m so happy you have a gluten-free section. My youngest son(13 years) was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on 01/01/10(great way to start the new year) and then with Celiac Disease on 03/11/10. This has really taken away many of the foods he loves to eat but we are searching for new yummy foods we can all enjoy. I know we will eventually adjust to all the changes and be healthier for it. We are looking at it like an adventure. :) Thank you for sharing your recipes!
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