Vegan Almond Butter Scorching Chocolate

I’ve shared all types of scorching drinks on right here, however I believe this very classic-feeling almond butter scorching chocolate is likely to be my favorite. This wholesome scorching chocolate is creamy, wealthy, and so comforting. I prefer to go tremendous deluxe and high mine with coconut whipped cream, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly ok by itself.

Roasted almond butter offers this vegan scorching chocolate recipe such a deep flavour! When mixed with cocoa powder, chopped dairy-free darkish chocolate, vanilla extract, non-dairy milk, a pinch of sea salt, and sticky-sweet Medjool dates, it’s my superb scorching chocolate. This one is unquestionably wealthy sufficient to wander into vegan dessert territory.

Making scorching chocolate within the blender:

• To be particular, I like to recommend a excessive velocity and vented blender for a recipe like this. You’ll be mixing scorching liquid, chopped chocolate and dates collectively, so that you need most energy in addition to a chance for steam to flee. I’ve a 12+ yr previous Vitamix 5200 collection that also works amazingly, in order that’s my go-to.
• If in case you have an everyday blender, I like to recommend mixing every little thing (don’t warmth the milk) besides the chopped chocolate and high-quality straining it afterward. Then, switch the strained combination to a saucepan with the chopped chocolate and whisk it incessantly over medium warmth till it’s simmering and tremendous creamy.

I hope that you simply give this straightforward vegan scorching chocolate recipe a attempt subsequent time you’re searching for one thing cozy that can heat you up actual good. This recipe could be custom-made a bunch of various methods too, relying in your temper. Attempt including half a teaspoon of orange zest, or a splash of peppermint extract, or perhaps a shot of espresso for a mocha vibe.

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Vegan Almond Butter Scorching Chocolate

This almond butter scorching chocolate is so decadent, creamy, flavourful, and scrumptious. It options cocoa, chopped dairy-free chocolate, and sweetened with dates. This vegan scorching chocolate recipe is easy to arrange–merely warmth the non-dairy milk and mix it on excessive with every little thing else!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Whole Time: 10 minutes

Servings 2

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

• You possibly can customise this scorching chocolate with a bunch of issues! A splash of peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon of orange zest, or perhaps a shot of espresso for a mocha really feel. 
• I had a can of coconut whipped cream readily available (such a enjoyable deal with), however you too can make it your self should you like! Good tutorial right here.
• Use 2-4 dates, relying on how candy you prefer to your scorching chocolate. In case your dates are agency and dry, merely soak them in scorching water for five minutes earlier than continuing with the recipe.

• In a medium saucepan, begin bringing the non-dairy milk as much as a boil.

• Whereas the milk is coming as much as temperature, in an upright vented blender, mix the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, almond butter, dates, vanilla, and sea salt.

• As soon as the milk is scorching, pour it into the blender with the entire different substances. Safe the lid and slowly convey the velocity as much as excessive. Mix the combination till completely creamy and clean, about 30 seconds.

• Pour the recent chocolate into mugs and high with coconut whipped cream if you want!