# Grass Fed A2 Whole Milk Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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We're all about twinning with our littles...from matching holiday jammies to hairstyles to what's on our plates (or cups, in this case). This peppermint hot chocolate recipe is whole-fam approved, so grab your little sous chef and give this festive warm drink a try! We have one recipe for you (Mom, Dad, Auntie, whoever!) and one recipe for your mini me...let's start with the one for the littles...

## Festive Grass Fed A2 Whole Milk Peppermint Hot Chocolate

### INGREDIENTS

- One 8oz serving of Serenity Kids Grass-Fed A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula
- 1-2 tbsp melted dark chocolate or raw cacao powder
- A few drops of pure peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: sweetener of your choice (like stevia, monk fruit, or pure maple syrup to taste)
- A dollop of our [sugar-free peppermint whipped cream](/content/blogs/news/sugar-free-peppermint-whipped-cream/index.html)

### DIRECTIONS

1. Heat up all the ingredients on the stove
2. Carefully blend your warm mixture in a blender
3. Serve and enjoy! This recipe serves two, so share with a friend or save a cup for tomorrow.

Now that we've got the little ones covered, let's move on to the peppermint hot chocolate that parents are loving on cozy mornings.

## Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate

### INGREDIENTS

- 1 can fat coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla (or regular) almond milk (like Three Trees)
- 1-2 tbsp melted dark chocolate or unsweetened raw cacao powder _(The rule of thumb when it comes to paleo and chocolate is the higher the percentage of cacao, the better. Choose an option that's at least 70% dark chocolate & dairy-free)._ 
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or other paleo sweetener and measurement of your liking)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A dollop of our [sugar-free peppermint whipped cream](/content/blogs/news/sugar-free-peppermint-whipped-cream/index.html)

### DIRECTIONS

1. Heat up all the ingredients on the stove (don’t boil)
2. Let cool a bit and carefully blend your warm mixture in a blender
3. Serve at a toddler-safe temperature and enjoy!