This morning Michael and I were talking about what I should write about today. He was rather unhelpful, although very cute, with his only suggestion being that it wasn’t a Things I’m Loving kind of day. I agreed mostly because I currently have just three things on my newest list. One of which is this book that I really want to talk about. Have you read it? It’s crazy messed up.
Without being any closer to deciding what to post today, Michael heads off the work and I watch him clean off the car…
…for a really long time. Then I start to feel cold just watching him and decide it’s time for some hot chocolate.
Now, in a normal world the recipe title would be the other way around. This would be a post about hot chocolate and the whipped cream would be the icing on the cake, haha. But the hot chocolate part is neither here nor there, to be honest I’m still perfecting the recipe. It’s really the whipped cream that steals this show. But I can’t do write a post all about whipped cream, can I?
Maybe I can, but you’ll get the hot chocolate recipe as a bonus. If you’re a lover of whipped cream, make this! It’s like a natural, tastier, more delicious version of cool whip. Put it on cake, on ice cream, eat it straight from the bowl she says, while taking a big spoonful between typing these words. Whatever which way, it’s worth trying soon.
Coconut Milk Whipped Cream with Vegan Hot Chocolate (vegan, gluten-free)
For the whipped cream:
1 can full fat coconut milk, make sure it’s full fat, no light stuff here
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
splash of vanilla extract
For the hot chocolate:
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on your preferred sweetness level
splash of vanilla extract
pinch of salt
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First things first, place a can of full fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight upside. Don’t skip this step.
The next morning open the can (right side up). Drain liquid into a separate container for another time. You’ll be left with the coconut milk solids.
Spoon the solid coconut milk into a mixing bowl.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until it resembles whipped cream, about 1 minute.
Once whipped cream is done, warm milk, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk, bring to a low boil and remove from heat.
Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
Enjoy while staring out at the snow or your boyfriend cleaning off the car.
Enjoy and Exhale!
