Description
This Date Sweetened Hot Chocolate is a warm, comforting drink that offers an irresistible flavor with simple ingredients. Perfect for cozy nights and gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Medjool Dates
- 2¼ cups milk (dairy, almond, soy, or coconut)
- 2 squares dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 2½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- a pinch of salt
- whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Pit the Medjool dates and place them in a high-speed blender with milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Blend until smooth for a creamy consistency.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until hot.
- Serve the hot chocolate in mugs topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheat gently on the stove or microwave; add a splash of milk if too thick.
For frothy hot chocolate, use an immersion blender after heating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg