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A mug of rich hot chocolate topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Date Hot Chocolate

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A nutritious twist on the beloved drinkable treat of wintertime. A few simple ingredients like dates, dark chocolate, cacao powder, milk, salt, and some cinnamon combine to produce a decadent mug of rich cocoa flavor with an extra dose of nutrients. Top with pillowy homemade marshmallows and a blanket of whipped cream for the sweet, chocolate-filled dessert of your dreams.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 mug

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pitted dates, depending on size and desired sweetness
  • 1½  tbsp cacao powder
  • 1½ tbsp dark chocolate 
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice (cow, almond, soy, etc;)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • generous pinch of flaky salt, for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil some water, pour over your dates, and allow them to soak until soft and juicy, approx. 5 minutes.
  2. Drain the dates, adding them to your blender with all other ingredients save for the vanilla extract.
  3. Blend the mixture for 1-2 minutes until impossibly smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the liquid into a small saucepan and heat over medium until simmering. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 minute before taking off the heat and stirring in the vanilla extract.
  5. Empty the contents into your favorite mug, sprinkle the drink with flaky salt, and enjoy!
  • Author: Marijke Seykora
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Diet: Vegan
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