Description
Enjoy a heartwarming cup of Date Sweetened Hot Chocolate (Naturally Creamy). This easy recipe blends creamy milk, Medjool dates, and rich cocoa for a delightful drink that’s perfect for cozy evenings and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Medjool dates
- Milk (or Almond Milk/Soy Milk)
- Dark chocolate
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend pitted Medjool dates, milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium, stirring until hot but not boiling (4-5 minutes).
- Alternatively, microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream.
Notes
Pit Medjool dates carefully to avoid unpleasant bites.
Stir frequently while heating to prevent burning in a saucepan.
Adjust thickness by adding more milk if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg