The other day Eric felt the back of his head and wondered what it would feel like to be bald. Then Kris (Eric’s mom) told us about her neighbor Sue. One time Sue had guests stay the night, people she didn’t know very well. A lady was sleeping on the couch, and in the middle of the night Sue’s cat licked the same spot on the lady’s head until ALL the hair came off in that spot. Can you imagine waking up to a bald spot on your head…and then realizing that a cat LICKED IT OFF?? I’m going to think of this story every time I think I’m having a bad day. “Well Karen, at least you didn’t wake up to a cat licking your hair off.” Count your blessings.
How is Christmas prep going? Are you ready for the big day? I’ve been done shopping for several days (shocker) but still have lots of wrapping to do. Someday I will get this all done ahead of time…but not this year. This year I’m too busy baking 5,000 cookies. Butter Pecans, Gingersnaps, Sour Cream Twists, Macaroons, Spritz…there is basically sugar bursting out of the kitchen.
But guess what!!! There is no sugar in this awesome hot chocolate. That’s right my friends, sugar-free hot chocolate that doesn’t suck. Honey ftw! This recipe is from my sister-in-law Reesy, who likes to make this when she is craving something sweet but doesn’t want to pile on calories. It is rich and simple and satisfies your chocolate cravings (I know you.) You can use any kind of milk you want. I used whole milk because that’s what I had, but Reesy likes to use almond milk with vanilla. Any kind of milk will do.
The secret to making this hot chocolate awesome? FROTH! Whipping it up and making it big and bubbly is what makes this hot chocolate so good, in spite of being low calorie. All you need is an immersion blender! You can blend it right in your mug if you are just serving yourself, or you can throw multiple batches in a saucepan if you are serving a crowd. Blending it whips air into the hot chocolate, making it taste really rich. The splash of vanilla adds just the perfect touch. Reesy is a graphic designer (who just won the Lilla Rogers Global Talent Award, by the way. She also designed my blog.) Reesy put together this amazing design and I took the photos. Isn’t it gorgeous?
The master at work.
And here’s out that same window. Is it snowing where you are? I’m glad I took this from inside! Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope you get some time this week to spend with your families. I also hope you get a chance to remember our Savior, who gave so much for us and continues to light the way. I am so grateful for the peace he brings into my life. I will be back next week with some easy New Years Eve appetizers! Merry Christmas! If you make this hot cocoa, snap a photo and share on social using the hashtag #thefoodcharlatan. I’d love to see it!! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter Drink this hot cocoa with Christmas cookies!! Butter Pecans:
My Favorite Snickerdoodles:
Gramma Prudy’s Classic Gingersnaps:
You will like these other hot chocolate ideas! Slow Cooker Spiced White Hot Chocolate from Mom on Timeout Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate from Nutmeg Nanny The Best Frozen Hot Chocolate from The Domestic Rebel
