dairy free / gluten free / refined sugar free
About this healthy hot chocolate + 2 ways to make it
Heartwarming, creamy & made with all the good stuff! I’ve provided 2 healthy hot chocolate recipes here. What’s the difference?
The first one (my favorite) uses medjool dates for sweetener. Although this one is healthier, it requires slightly more work and a blender, which is why I added a second option that uses coconut sugar. Coconut sugar is healthier than refined sugar, but is still a processed food. Medjool dates are a great whole-food sweetener without the added sugar.
Substitutions
- Lite coconut milk: can be substituted for full-fat coconut milk or any milk of your choice.
- Coconut sugar: can be substituted for cane sugar.
Kitchen essentials
- A blender (option 1)
- A mesh strainer (option 1)
- A small saucepan
If you like this healthy hot chocolate recipe, try out some of my other drink recipes:
Healthy Hot Chocolate – Naturally Sweetened
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy1
3
5
minutes8
Ingredients
- Option 1
1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk
1 1/2 tbsp cacao powder
4 medjool dates, pitted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch salt
- Option 2
1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk
2 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Directions
- Option 1: Soak the pitted medjool dates in hot water for 10 minutes then drain. Add all ingredients to a blender (including the dates) and blend until creamy. Pour your mixture through a mesh strainer to remove any pieces of remaining medjool dates and into a small saucepan. On medium heat, cook until hot, about 3-5 minutes.
- Option 2: Whisk all ingredients in a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Nutrition label is for the option 1 hot chocolate.
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