Description
This Date Sweetened Hot Chocolate features Medjool dates for natural sweetness, creamy texture, and rich chocolate flavor, making it the perfect homemade treat.
Ingredients
- Medjool Dates (5, pitted)
- Milk (2¼ cups)
- Dark Chocolate (2 squares)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (2½ tablespoons)
- Vanilla Extract (½-1 teaspoon)
- Pinch of Salt
- Whipped Cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Blend the pitted Medjool dates, milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and heat over medium, stirring until steaming (2-3 minutes).
- For microwave option, heat in intervals until hot.
- Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for better flavor.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more dates or sweetener to taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg