Do you think Santa is gluten-free? My daughter wonders about this. She always leaves Santa a full plate of lavishly decorated and lovingly selected cookies. This is our third gluten-free Christmas, and Santa doesn't seem to mind. We believe when he comes down the chimney, he is relieved to find gluten-free cookies and dairy-free hot chocolate made from coconut milk. Finally, a house that understands!

Here is our family recipe...

Hot Chocolate Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free

Tips

This recipe uses So Delicious brand coconut milk creamer because of the mild taste, which allows the chocolate to be the star, and for the full-bodied feel of cream. You can find it at well-stocked grocery stores.

Coconut sugar has a low glycemic impact, small amounts of phytonutrients and vitamin B, and is rich in flavor so a little goes a long way. It's my new favorite sweetener.

Marshmallows are just plain fun! Adding them at the end lets you make the hot chocolate as sweet as you want. My daughter adds a lot, and I add a few.

Ready, Set, Go!

1/4 cup Hershey's cocoa (Hershey's cocoa is gluten-free)

2 tablespoons coconut sugar

pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups So Delicious brand coconut milk creamer

marshmallows, gluten-free

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add cocoa, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Whisk in only 1/4 cup of coconut milk creamer to start the mixing process. Once all ingredients are blended, add remaining coconut milk creamer. Heat fully, pour into mugs, and top with marshmallows.

'Twas the night before Christmas...

