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December 17, 2021

Healthy Hot Chocolate – Naturally Sweetened

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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:
  • Iced (or Frozen) Mocha Coffee Drink
  • Fresh Homemade Blueberry Milk Recipe (Healthy + Vegan!)
  • Easy Matcha Latte
  • Healthy Vegan Mango Lassi
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Healthy Hot Chocolate - Naturally Sweetened
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Healthy Hot Chocolate – Naturally Sweetened

Recipe by Vita Pura Health Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy
Yields

1

drink
Prep time

3

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes
Total time

8

minutes

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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Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Serving Size1 servings


Calories540

  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 20.8g 32%
    • Saturated Fat 17.6g 89%
    • Trans Fat 0.0g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
  • Sodium 184.6mg 8%
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Carbohydrate 88.6g 30%
    • Dietary Fiber 9.4g 38%
    • Sugars 64.4g
  • Protein 6.4g 13%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    Bianca Soucy, Certified Health Coach

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    Hey there! I’m Bianca. I have a passion for creating simple, yet nourishing meals with local and seasonally available ingredients. I’m always dreaming of a slow, easy-going lifestyle – one where a homecooked meal can bring us all together. You can learn more about me by clicking here.

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