Description
Lavender and mint lend their soothing and calming properties to this mug of vegan macadamia hot cocoa. The cacao powder acts a natural mood booster while offering iron, magnesium, and calcium. The dates add fiber and sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup macadamia milk
- 1–2 pitted medjool dates (I used 2)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- tiny pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- tiny pinch of dried lavender
- hefty pinch of dried mint leaves (I used chocolate mint from my garden!)
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. If you’re serving it up cold, strain the mixture into a glass and add ice. If you’re serving it up hot, strain the mixture into a pan. Heat the cocoa over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat, whisk it several times, then pour it into your mug. Add any garnish you like then enjoy!
Makes 1 serving.
Notes
- I used macadamia milk here but feel free to use your favorite in its place!
- I recommend straining the blended mixture through a sieve before drinking in order to remove any larger bits of date. This is completely optional but you’ll find it reflected in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-5 minutes
- Category: drink