Hot chocolate without the sugar crash? Sign me up! With just some Joolies date syrup, cacao powder, and non-dairy milk, you can create this childhood favorite in minutes.
What's more cozy than a fresh mug of hot chocolate, topped with all the marshmallows?! Date sweetened hot chocolate is! Joolies Medjool Date Syrup is the perfect all-natural sweetener to add to your favorite hot and cold drinks alike. Plus, you still get all the amazing benefits of a medjool date!
3 simple ingredients are all you need to create this creamy, chocolate drink, that happens to be vegan as well. A healthy, yet indulgent treat to satisfy your chocolate craving! 🍫
Ingredients you'll need:
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- Cacao Powder
- Ahhh...our classic friend, cacao. Dates and chocolate are just a match made in heaven, and, if you haven't already had this combo, this is the perfect recipe to add a ton in!
- Cacao Powder
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- Joolies Date Syrup
- The only natural sweetener needed. Plus, you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form! If you're new to adventures like this using date syrup, check our our new blog post on how to use date syrup for all your baking adventures!
- Joolies Date Syrup
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- Dairy-Free Milk
- We went with a yummy coconut milk for this one, but use whatever floats your boat! There's oat, almond, macadamia, or other blends that work just the same.
- Dairy-Free Milk
Optional add-ins:
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- Cinnamon
- For a little extra something, add a dash or two of cinnamon. This is especially wonderful during the holiday times when all you're wanting to consume is pumpkin spice bagels, festive lattes, apple pies, you name it!
- Cinnamon
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- Protein or Collagen
- Since this recipe blends everything together, you can honestly add any powdered boosters to this recipe! Protein, collagen, antioxidant blends, or whatever works for you and your needs 👍
- Protein or Collagen
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