Date-Sweetened Ginger Hot Chocolate
Delicious, nutritious hot chocolate that is thick, sweet, creamy with a really yummy (optional) touch of ginger.
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 soft medjool dates (or 1-2 TBSP of your favorite sweetener)
- 1 cup plant milk of choice
- 2 tsp cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 blip vanilla extract (about 1/2 tsp if you're into measuring)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/8-1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender. If your dates are not soft, you may need to let it soak for a few minutes, then blend again. If you are not using dates, you can just stir it in a mug with a spoon instead of a blender.
- Heat on the stove or the microwave. I add a little extra milk or water until it's just the right temperature, and to make it last longer. Enjoy!
- If you don't like ginger, omit it! You can use a drop of peppermint or almond extract, some cinnamon, a sprinkle of cayenne (spicy chocolate is a thing), or add some peanut butter. The variations are endless!
