Have you had a harder time rolling out of bed as the mornings get darker?

Especially during this rainy spell. We’ve been feeling extra cozy up here at the farm in Bottineau.

To help you get excited about getting out of bed, we’re sharing our favorite recipe for making your own raw milk hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows!

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Raw Milk Hot Chocolate & Homemade Marshmallows

What you need:

• 2 cups full-fat raw milk (click here to get it delivered to your door)
• 2 tablespoons organic cocoa powder
• 1 scoop collagen protein powder (optional)
• dash of stevia or 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to sweeten

Simply warm the milk on the stove and add the cocoa and sweetener of choice. Whisk to mix, and serve in your favorite cozy mug! Don’t forget the marshmallows (see below).

Maple Vanilla Marshmallows:
Credit to @noellekovary on Instagram for creating the recipe

1 cup clean water

3 1/2 scoops @perfectsupplements gelatin

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/3-1/2 cup organic maple syrup

Bloom your gelatin in cold water. Once it’s bloomed, add it to a saucepan and turn your heat up to medium. Dissolve the gelatin and then add the maple syrup and vanilla. Remove the mixture from the heat and whip it with an electric mixer or a standing mixer.

This may take 15-20 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s whipped, thick, and fluffy. Pour your fluff into a glass baking dish. Pop them in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cut them into cubes and enjoy! Toss them in a bit of coconut flour if you plan to store them in an airtight container, so they don’t stick together.

Marshmallows are a smart and tasty way to use protein and sugar to stabilize blood sugar levels.