Heart-Healthy Iced Chocolate Drink
Indulge guilt-free with this *Heart-Healthy Iced Chocolate Drink*, a refreshing twist on a decadent favorite. Made with unsweetened almond milk, nutrient-packed cocoa powder, and naturally sweetened with pitted Medjool dates, this creamy beverage delivers rich chocolate flavor without added sugar. A hint of pure vanilla and warm cinnamon enhances its depth, while blended ice cubes create an irresistibly frothy texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free drink is perfect for any time of day. Garnish with a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for an added touch of elegance, and enjoy a deliciously satisfying treat your heart will thank you for.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 0.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Combine the almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, pitted Medjool dates, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a high-speed blender.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the dates are fully incorporated.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the mixture is frothy and cold.
Taste the drink and adjust sweetness if needed by adding another date or a pinch of natural sweetener, such as stevia, if desired.
Pour the iced chocolate drink into two glasses.
If desired, garnish with a teaspoon of dark chocolate shavings for extra appeal.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy iced chocolate drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 894 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 676 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
