Salted Honey Hot Chocolate

Rich chocolate flavour, natural sweetness and a velvety texture make this Honey Hot Chocolate a simple but delicious twist on a classic hot chocolate recipe.

Made with Islands 100% Natural Cocoa Powder, this comforting homemade hot chocolate uses honey as a natural sweetener, creating a smooth, balanced drink that allows the flavour of the cocoa to shine. A pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate notes, resulting in a luxuriously rich and satisfying cup.

Prep time 2m

Cook time 5m

Total time 7m

Servings 1 serving

Difficulty Easy

100% Natural Cocoa Powder - 115g Tin

£5.50

Ingredients

3 tsp/7g cocoa powder
2 tsp/15g honey
140 ml milk
20ml boiling water
Good pinch of salt

Method

1

Combine the cocoa powder, honey and sea salt in a mug.
2

Unlock the rich, cocoa aromas by pouring in the boiling water and mix to a smooth paste.
3

Heat your milk, and combine this with the smooth cocoa mixture and stir to see your 100% hot chocolate come to life.
4

Adjust seasoning to taste with a little extra honey if desired.

Tips

Different honeys bring different flavour profiles to hot chocolate. A light floral honey creates a delicate sweetness, while a darker honey adds richer caramel and toffee notes that pair beautifully with cocoa.