Nothing beats a creamy, chocolaty treat on a hot summer day. 

Dark cocoa contains antioxidants, and coconut milk is full of healthy fats and is a great alternative for those who avoid dairy. Read labels and choose a coconut milk with little to no additives.

 Ingredients

• 1 can (400 mL) full-fat coconut milk
• ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp. honey (or sweetener of your choice)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Dash of sea salt

 Preparation

Add all the ingredients to a blender and combine until smooth. Allow to rest and blend again to fully incorporate the ingredients. Pour the mixture into a popsicle mould and freeze. If you don’t have a mould, pour the mixture into small paper cups, ice cube trays or mini yogourt cups and insert a popsicle stick.

To serve, run the mould under warm water to loosen.

 This recipe was provided courtesy of the Manulife wellness team. 

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