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Almond Joy Hot Cocoa is like eating a yummy candy bar, only it will warm you up on a chilly day! It is thick, creamy and delicious! I love a hot cup in the afternoon or as my after dinner treat. Now here is the best part! My daughter also loves hot cocoa, but unfortunately she often suffers from post-dairy digestive discomfort (PD3) so she doesn’t get to have it very often. Until now that is! I recently discovered The a2 Milk Company™ and she has been enjoying milk and hot cocoa ever since, without experiencing PD3! Now a2 Milk® doesn’t contain the a1 protein (found in cow’s milk), which can cause many symptoms similar to lactose intolerance. Milk digestion problems are often caused by the A1 protein, not lactose. You can find out more about this at the a2 Milk® website. I purchased it at Sprouts market but you can check the store locator to find a2 Milk® near you.
Almond Joy Hot Cocoa
- 2 Cups a2 Milk®
- 1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Milk (canned)
- 3 TBSP Cocoa Powder
- 2-3 TBSP Hot Water
- 3 TBSP Sugar
- 1/4 TSP Almond Extract
- Non-Dairy Whipped Topping or Marshmallows, optional.
Begin by adding the cocoa to a medium sauce pan, over medium-low heat. Using a whisk, slowly add hot water to dissolve. Add the organic coconut milk next, then the sugar. Continue to whisk the mixture until smooth. Once well blended, add 2 cups of a2 Milk®. Continue to heat until desired temperature is reached, while continuing to stir. Remove from heat and serve!
I decided to serve mine with non-dairy whipped topping. A fun way to serve it in your Almond Joy Hot Cocoa is to create frozen whipped topping cut outs. To make this, be sure your tub of non-dairy whipped topping is frozen. Remove from the container and slice across in about 3/4-1 inch thickness. Then use a small cookie cutter and press out the shapes. Place back in the freezer for about an hour before use. Keep frozen!
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How will you serve your Almond Joy Hot Cocoa? I’d love to hear in the comments below!
I love the creative way you added the whipped topping! Adorable.
Thanks Mary!
This looks delicious and I’ve never thought about using whipped topping like that before, it’s brilliant and makes a special holiday treat even more special! I’m so glad your daughter can enjoy hot cocoa once again thanks to a2 Milk®!!
Thanks Nicole! It was really fun and the kids loved it just as much as marshmallows!
I love the idea about the frozen whipped topping shapes! This sounds delicious.
My hubby loves Almond Joys, so I am sure he would love this. I will have to make him some.
Thats great! Hope he enjoys it too!
This looks and sounds amazing. How very creative. I’m bookmarking this post for later.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy some!
I never knew that lactose intolerance happens mostly because of the a1 protein. It’s great to know that there are alternatives out there for people who suffer from lactose intolerance. This recipe sounds yummy!
I had no idea either! I started thinking my daughter was lactose intolerant until we tried a2 Milk®!
I am pretty sure this is THE PERFECT drink! I am such an Almond Joy lover I need to make this!
It is my new favorite hot cocoa recipe!
Mmmm! Looks like the perfect treat for a cozy afternoon!
One of my favorites! I just wish it would stay cool here!
I LOVE hot cocoa so I am super excited about this recipe! The frozen whipped topping is genius!
This is what I order from my local coffee stand!
This is such a brilliant idea. I could really go for some hot cocoa like that. I love the frozen cutout idea!
I’ve never made something like this before and it looks so good. It’s easy to do as well! I wold love to try this one of these days.
This looks heavenly! I’m always looking for a sweet treat!
I love hot cocoa drinks. It is effective in warming my tummy. I’m going to try this one.
Now that sounds like good hot cocoa. I’m going to have to try this recipe.
Omg now this drink sounds like it’s all sorts of deliciousness!! I’m going to have to make this for hubby. Hot cocoa is his thing!
Frozen whipped cream? I’ve got to try this. The chocolate drink looks amazing as well.
This looks awesome! My kids love Almond Joy candy, so I bet they’d go nuts for this.
I would love to make this, I’m totally in love with cocoa, I’m sure this is really yummy.
I never heard of this milk. It seems really good though. That hot cocoa recipe is amazing. I’m going to have to give it a shot.
Thats great! I hope you enjoy it!
Now THIS looks amazing!!! I am soo going to try this, yum!!!
What a wonderful idea. You can count me in for wanting to try it.