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Cocoa and cacao powders make for the perfect hot chocolate treat! For us, we like to combine Food Thoughts Cocoa Powder (or cacao, if you want a less sweet taste) with our luxury Dark Chocolate Chips and spices such as nutmeg and ginger, for a divine chocolatey taste

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Cocoa and cacao powders make for the perfect hot chocolate treat, something both the @dukeandduchessofcambridge discovered this week when they visited a Belize cacao farm and tried it for themselves! For us, we like to combine Food Thoughts Cocoa Powder (or cacao, if you want a less sweet taste) with our luxury Dark Chocolate Chips and spices such as nutmeg and ginger, for a divine chocolatey taste which tantalises the senses. Try it for yourself and let us know what you think! Ingredients 60g Food Thoughts Organic 100% Cocoa Powder or Cacao Powder 50g Luxury Dark Chocolate Chips (finely chopped) 1/2 tsp Ground cloves 1/4 tsp Ground ginger 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 2 tsp Vanilla sugar Method Combine all dry ingredients together and store in an airtight container until use. Also makes an ideal gift and can be used as: HOT CHOCOLATE: Put 1 heaped dessertspoon of mix into a mug, add milk and put into the microwave until piping hot and the chocolate has melted. CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Gradually add warmed cream to the mix until you achieve the desired consistency. PANCAKES & BAKES: Add to your favourite pancake or baking recipe.