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Upgrade hot cocoa with this unlikely healthy special ingredient

By Cristine Struble

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Love hot cocoa on a cold, wintry day? Why not give that delicious cup of cocoa an upgrade with this healthy special ingredient.

Hot cocoa is a cold weather staple. From sitting by the fire after a long day to a special treat on a blistery cold morning, this warm cup of chocolately goodness is loved by all ages. Still, is there a way to make that favorite warm beverage a little better for you? Yes, there is and it comes from this healthy ingredient.

Did you know that you can add essential oils to your favorite hot cocoa recipe? Young Living Essential Oils has offered some suggestions on adding edible Vitality Oils in various recipes. While many people understand the benefits of putting essential oils in a diffuser, many of these Vitality Oils can be used in recipes.

Lavender essential oil is believed to offer many benefits. It is said to help calm stress and anxiety as well as help to induce sleep. Going into the busy holiday months, a little lavender essential oil could be quite helpful with all the holiday chaos.

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    • Some people might be a little hesitant about adding this type of floral flavor to their favorite cocoa recipe. According to Dr. Lindsey Elmore, Young Living’s brand ambassador and pharmacist floral flavors work well with sweet and citrus. For a cocoa, the key is to taste the essential oil prior to adding it in the recipe. By tasting the flavor, you will know how much you prefer in a recipe.

    Young Living has a Lavender Hot Chocolate Recipe on its website. While this recipe recommends four drops of Lavender Vitality Oil, you could decrease the amount if you prefer. Like any recipe, you should customize the drink to your preferences.

    Additionally, Lavender Vitality Oil isn’t the only flavor that could boost a cocoa recipe. Other options like cinnamon bark vitality or nutmeg vitality could add that warm, spice note to your beverage. Plus, these flavors are definitely favorite flavors during the winter season. Not to mention, the essential oils offer benefits, like boosting your immune system.

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    Next time you are thinking about a warm, satisfying cup of hot cocoa, why not give it a little boost from a healthy special ingredient. A few drops of essential oils could make that sip even more satisfying.

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