Dairy Free Hot Chocolate
An amazing dairy free hot chocolate that's rich, thick and a little nutty. A cup of this is great as an after dinner treat or on a cold, wintery day.
Materials
- 1¼ cups (275 ml) plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
- 2 brazil nuts (optional) (or 1 tablespoon cashew nuts)
- 1-3 fresh dates, pitted (how many depends on how sweet you like it)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew or sunflower)
- 1½ teaspoons cacao powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, more or less to taste)
- splash vanilla extract (optional)
- marshmallows, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, except the marshmallows, in a blender. Blend at high speed until everything is smooth and combined.
- Heat in a small saucepan (or electric milk frother), whisking occasionally, until hot and steaming. Do not boil. Pour into a mug. Garnish with marshmallows, if using.
Notes
-this recipe makes 1 large serving or 2 smaller servings.
-cashews can be substituted for the brazil nuts. Brazil nuts offer certain minerals such as selenium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine, and vitamin E, which is great for a vegan diet.
-1 date makes this hot chocolate lightly sweet, while 3 is very sweet. I prefer one large medjool date for this recipe.
*recipe adapted from Deliciously Ella, the app. Find it on the app store for iphone or ipad only (as of 2/11/21).