Skip the granulated sugar – all of the sweetness in this satisfying drink comes from the natural sugars found in the dates and milk (and a tiny bit in the vanilla extract).
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 cups reduced-fat milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 large pitted dates, chopped
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
- Unsweetened whipped cream and ground cinnamon, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the milk, cocoa powder, dates, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot and steaming. Continue to cook, without letting the mixture boil, giving the dates time to soften, another 5 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the mixture to a blender and being careful of the hot liquid, puree until smooth. You can strain the mixture to catch any small chunks of dates that weren’t blended.
- Pour into mugs and top each with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if using.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 180 calorie |
| Total Fat | 4 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 15 milligrams |
| Sodium | 100 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 30 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 7 grams |
Reviews
Very yummy!