Date Sweetened Hot Chocolate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 5 Medjool dates pitted
- 2¼ cups milk or almond milk / soy milk
- 2 squares dark chocolate
- 2½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½-1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.5 Medjool dates, 2¼ cups milk, 2 squares dark chocolate, 2½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, ½-1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, Pinch of salt
- Pour the mixture into a pot and heat over medium heat until hot, stirring often.
- Alternatively, heat in the microwave or directly in a blender that heats.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, and enjoy.Whipped cream
Notes
- Add extra dates for a sweeter hot chocolate.
- A pinch of cinnamon or a spoon of peanut butter adds great flavor.
- Best served fresh and hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 298Calories | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 3mg
