This superfood vegan hot chocolate is not actually made with chocolate, its made from cocao nibs. By making this swap and adding dates for sweetness instead, this drink goes from a guilty pleasure to something thats good for you. Cacao nibs are a good source of fiber and protein as well as healthy fats and iron which I love. I love that its warm and comforting and sweet!
I will say that having a high speed blender is definitely going to create a richer beverage here, but if you don’t have one, cook the mixture for an extra five minutes. Giving everything a little bit longer to soften up will do your blender a favor.
If you like this recipe, try some of my other favorite comfort foods:
https://mindfulcooks.com/croissant-bread-pudding-with-vegan-caramel-glaze/
https://mindfulcooks.com/patty-pan-bread/
https://mindfulcooks.com/thai-peanut-noodle-soup/
This Superfood Vegan Hot Chocolate is:
Sweet
Comforting
Good for you
Superfood Vegan Hot Chocolate
This superfood vegan hot chocolate trades chocolate for cocao nibs and refined sugars for dates, making this ultra comforting drink something thats just as tasty as it is good for you.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup cacao nibs
- 4 pitted dates
- To serve:
- vegan marshmallows
- cinnamon
- vegan chocolate on the side
Directions
- Step 1 Combine the water, cacao nibs and dates in a medium saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes.
- Step 2 Blend and pour into mugs. Top as desired
- Step 3 CHEFS TIP: when blending hot liquids, be sure to allow the steam to escape through the center portion of the lid and cover it with a kitchen towel before blending.
