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Creamy Healthy Hot Chocolate (no added sugar!)

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Thick and creamy dairy free Healthy Hot Chocolate sweetened naturally with dates plus 5 grams of fiber per mug. An amazingly rich and delicious hot cocoa recipe just perfect for chilly weather. You’d never believe it has 5g fiber per mug. Grab your cookies for dunking and get cozy by the fire!

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Sound the alarm. This hot chocolate is so divine it’s actually bamboozling my brain right now. Like all of my cacao powder recipes!

Dairy free. No added sugar. Sweetened 100% naturally with dates. SO THICCKKK! I can’t. But I just did!

Just like my Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate, this bev it’s seriously life changing. I’ve been making it every other day! Say goodby to old school packets and hello to winter weather sipping essentials.

Important: dipping Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies is quite highly recommended.

Ingredients

  • Medjool dates: Instead of sugar, we’re using delicious dates! These add amazing natural sweetness and caramel notes. Be sure to remove the pits!
  • Milk: Any milk you love is great here! Unsweetened vanilla almond is my go to but you could do lite coconut oat, or regular milk.
  • Cocoa powder: Any unsweetened baking cocoa is great. I like to use Guittard for extra delish hot cocoa. Raw cacao is great here too. Don’t miss my favorite cacao recipes!
  • Vanilla: Lastly, we stir in pure vanilla extract to intensify the chocolate flavors. The heat can burn off the flavor, so we stir it in last.
  • Salt: A pinch of salt is a must for balancing the flavors here and bringing out the sweetness.

How to make healthy hot chocolate

I bet you have all the goodies in your pantry already to whip this luxurious healthy hot chocolate! And can I just say that’s you’d never guess it has no added sugar? It tastes like the real deal. 

The cool part is that the dates not only make it 100% naturally sweetened, but they also act as a natural thickener to make the creamiest and perfectly thick hot cocoa ever.

  1. Soak the dates in hot water for at least 10 minutes so they can blend. You can do it ahead of time if you remember!
  2. Blend the dates, milk, cocoa, and a pinch of salt in the Nutribullet or high speed blender until thick and creamy. There shouldn’t be any chunks of dates.
  3. Pour mixture into a small saucepan and warm over medium low heat until hot, but not boiling
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into a mug, topped with vegan whipped cream or marshmallows, and sip!
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Tips and tricks

  • Soak your medjool dates for 5 or more minutes in super hot water so they’re nice and soft and can be easily blended. PS–did you know dates are technically a fresh fruit?!
  • Use a milk you love. I like unsweetened vanilla almond, but oat, soy, or coconut work too! You  could also do 2% or whole milk if you do dairy. Just make sure you like the flavor on its own. It’s ok if its thin since the dates thicken the mixture.
  • Use a high speed blender. I used my Nutribullet. Blending the dates is key to sweetness!
  • Don’t skip the salt. It really balances the flavor. I use about ⅛ teaspoon.
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Make it your own!

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon and the smallest bit of cayenne for Mexican hot chocolate. You could also garnish with a cinnamon stick!
  • Add a tablespoon of chocolate chips for an extra yummy melty surprise at the bottom
  • Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream or mini marshmallows!
  • Add a shot of espresso for an easy mocha!
  • Make it boozy: stir in a splash of bourbon or red wine if you fancy.
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Storage

Store any leftovers covered in the fridge.

Now get your hot cocoa on!

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mug of hot chocolate with whipped creammug of hot chocolate with whipped cream

Creamy Healthy Hot Chocolate (no added sugar!)


  • Author:
    Alexis Joseph
  • Prep Time: 13 minutes

  • Cook Time: 3 minutes

  • Total Time: 16 minutes

  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

  • Category: Drinks

  • Method: Blender

  • Cuisine: American

  • Diet: Vegan


Description

Thick and creamy Healthy Hot Chocolate sweetened naturally with dates! An amazingly rich and delicious dairy free hot cocoa perfect for chilly weather. No added sugar and 5 grams of fiber per mug!


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Instructions

  1. Remove pits and place dates in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain dates. Place them in a high speed blender or Nutribullet with milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour mixture into a small saucepan. Heat over medium low for about 3 minutes, or until hot. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into a mug and enjoy with toppings of choice!


Keywords: healthy hot chocolate, dairy free hot chocolate, no added sugar hot chocolate

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