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Vegan Almond Butter Hot Chocolate

5 from 5 reader reviews
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 ½ oz (43 grams) dark dairy-free chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons roasted almond butter
  • 2-4 soft Medjool dates (see notes)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • coconut whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, start bringing the non-dairy milk up to a boil.
  • While the milk is coming up to temperature, in an upright vented blender, combine the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, almond butter, dates, vanilla, and sea salt.
  • Once the milk is hot, pour it into the blender with all of the other ingredients. Secure the lid and slowly bring the speed up to high. Blend the mixture until totally creamy and smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with coconut whipped cream if you wish!

Equipment

  • Blender

Recipe Notes

  • You can customize this hot chocolate with a bunch of things! A splash of peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon of orange zest, or even a shot of espresso for a mocha feel. 
  • I had a can of coconut whipped cream on hand and highly recommend it here!
  • Use 2-4 dates, depending on how sweet you would like your hot chocolate. If your dates are firm and dry, simply soak them in hot water for 5 minutes before proceeding with the recipe.
This almond butter hot chocolate is so decadent, creamy, flavourful, and delicious. It features cocoa, chopped dairy-free chocolate, and sweetened with dates. This vegan hot chocolate recipe is simple to prepare--simply heat the non-dairy milk and blend it on high with everything else!