Refined Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate – A Recipe That Exceeded Expectations

This hot chocolate recipe is a game-changer, offering a smooth texture, natural sweetness from dates, and a rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for a cozy treat, it’s free of refined sugar yet full of indulgent taste.

Refined Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate

Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 8 raw almonds
  • 4 dates (pitted)
  • 1.5 cups milk (370 ml)
  • 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
  • 30 g cocoa powder
  • 40 g dark chocolate

Instructions 

  • Soak the dates and almonds in ½ cup of hot milk for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the soaked mixture to a blender, add cocoa powder and water, and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan, add the remaining milk and chopped chocolate. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly until the chocolate melts completely.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm.
    Enjoy your guilt-free hot chocolate! 😊
Course: Drinks
Keyword: chocolate, hotchocolate, winterdrinks

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Hello, I'm Medea, an endocrinology resident and avid cook. On this website, I share everything I love – delicious recipes, travel recommendations, and articles about healthy eating.