Description
Treat yourself to this irresistible Date Sweetened Hot Chocolate! With rich Medjool dates and creamy milk, it’s a healthy, comforting drink perfect for any chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend pitted dates, milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Alternatively, microwave the mixture in increments until warm, stirring in between.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Ensure dates are pitted before blending to prevent unexpected crunch.
Using room temperature milk allows for more even heating.
If hot chocolate is too thick, add a splash of milk for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg