Who doesn’t love a warm, comforting hot chocolate? It’s literally a hug in a mug am I right?
But the sugar, ahh the sugar. Well here, I give you a solution. A naturally sweetened, wholefood, rich and creamy hot chocolate. Great for the on those cooler nights, a great treat without the processed hype-up afterwards!
So give it a go! This sweet little recipe of ours is a win, win! Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: Indulge in the joy of homemade hot chocolate without the hassle. This recipe is simple and quick, requiring just a few ingredients and minimal effort to create a comforting treat.
- Deliciously Rich: Enjoy a decadent and rich hot chocolate made with natural ingredients like cocoa powder, ripe banana, and dates. This version is healthier than store-bought mixes and packed with flavor.
- Customizable: Adjust the sweetness and flavor of your hot chocolate by varying the amount of banana and dates used. You can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and depth.
Tips for Perfect Hot Chocolate:
- Blend Ingredients Smoothly: Use a high-powered blender or food processor to ensure the banana, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, and nut milk are blended until smooth and creamy.
- Warm Gently: Heat the blended mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. Avoid boiling to preserve the flavors and texture.
- Create Foam: For that classic foam topping, use an electric frother or shake the warm hot chocolate vigorously in a liquid-tight jar. Be careful when shaking to release any pressure before continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use a different type of milk? Yes, feel free to use any type of milk you prefer such as almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk.
- How long will the hot chocolate stay warm? Serve the hot chocolate immediately for the best taste and texture. If needed, you can reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Can I make this hot chocolate ahead of time? While it’s best enjoyed freshly made, you can blend the ingredients in advance and heat them when ready to serve. Keep leftovers refrigerated and reheat as needed.
Low-Sugar Naturally Sweetened Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond or other nut milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 ripe banana
- 1 large mejool date
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a high powered blender or food processor, blend banana, date, cacao, vanilla, salt and nut milk until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat the blended milk over medium heat until warm.
- You can either pour and enjoy here, or you can froth your milk to make your hot chocolate have that foam topping we all know and love. You can use an electric frother or if you don't one of these simply wisk vigoursly while still in the pan or add to a liquid tight jar and shake until frothy (shake carefully at first, release pressure and then continue with this one.)
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and enjoy!
