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Plant-powered Vegan Hot Chocolate

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This killer vegan hot chocolate is delicious on its own, and incredible when boosted with powerful plant adaptogens! 5 minutes for a comforting, cozy treat.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword almond butter, cacao, hot chocolate, hot cocoa
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, low FODMAP, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender or handheld immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup favourite plant-based milk almond milk is low FODMAP
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao or pure baking cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or 1-2 soaked dates
  • 1 teaspoon your favourite calming adaptogen like ashwaganda or reishi
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or powder
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Instructions

  • Gently heat one cup of your favourite plant-based milk.
  • Add milk to blender with all other ingredients (or place ingredients in a blender cup and use your handheld immersion blender!)
  • Blend until frothy...but always take care blending hot liquids! Best to put a towel over the blender and secure top with your hand while blending.
  • Dollop with a scoop of coconut whip and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cacao nibs if you like.

Notes

PS...how to make coconut whip: Chill a can of full fat coconut milk, along with a metal bowl and the beaters in the fridge. Scoop out just the thick cream top and whip like whipping cream. Genius.