The day before my foot surgery, I ate the strangest assortment of foods because I knew I wasn't going to be able to get/make certain things for a while.
We don't have Jamba Juice around here, but I love their smoothies. I was about an hour away from home for work, and I saw a Jamba Juice so I got a smoothie.
I also got an Auntie Anne's salted pretzel.
I know, those two foods alone probably made up my entire recommended calorie intake for the day... but I then went on to eat dinner.
And after dinner, I made this hot cocoa.
Don't judge me, ok?
I was so excited to drink it that I didn't even wait for it to cool before I put the whipped cream on and snapped some pictures.
Normally I try so hard to take nice pictures for you, but that's why the whipped cream is totally melted in the photo.
That's also why I experienced something that has never happened in my near-28 years on this earth.
Have you ever not waited for a hot food or beverage to cool properly and burned the $#*% out of your tongue?
(Unless you're some kind of alien or have supreme powers of self-control, I'm pretty sure you have.)
But have you ever actually burned the inside of your throat?
Until last week, I hadn't. But this drink was so hot that it not only burned my mouth, I swear it burned halfway down my esophagus.
I don't even know if that's medically possible, but that's certainly what it felt like.
My point being - this cocoa is really, really good. But please, for the sake of your internal organs - wait for it to cool before drinking. :)
Coconut Tres Leches Hot Chocolate
- 3 C. fat free milk
- 1 14 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 of a 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk (2/3 C.)
- 2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- whipped cream (optional)
Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens online
You had a bit of everything on that day :). I have burnt the back of my throat with hot chocolate...you're not alone...it hurts like beast! :)
ReplyDeleteBut your version of hot chocolate sounds so good... wish I had some coconut milk right about now.
Ah geez! This is got my organs ready for the burn :) I am loving the way this cocoa is sounding!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing! There has never been a time that I HAVEN'T burnt the $$%^& out of my mouth on hot chocolate! Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteWell. I'm so glad to hear that I'm not alone :)
ReplyDeleteI have burned my throat, its a terrible feeling. But it looks like this hot chocolate is worth. I`m going to go search my cupboards for condensed milk now.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if our Chocolate Coconut Acolyte would like this sort of drink?
ReplyDeleteoh this sounds SO good!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds DELICIOUS! And no, I have never burned the side of my throat!!! YIKES :D
ReplyDeleteGreat twist with the coconut milk (will make sure the take your advice on the cooling - hope your mouth and foot recover nicely)! Gotta admit I'm a Jamba Juice junkie too :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing! I have no patience waiting for hot drinks to cool! I'm always burning my tongue...and have burned my throat before...not fun!
ReplyDeleteI hope you recover quickly from your foot surgery!
I made these for the little guy as a special treat. He kept complaining that it was too hot (even though it was lukewarm). But I thought that it was awesome! Perfect amount of sweetness and just a hint of coconut.
ReplyDeletelove tres leches! thanks for sharing this recipe. i just made tres leches yesterday! one of my favorites! xo
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