Homemade Almond Chocolate Milk
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of **Homemade Almond Chocolate Milk**, a dairy-free delight that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Made from scratch, this recipe combines the creamy base of freshly blended almond milk with the indulgent flavors of cocoa powder, natural sweetness from maple syrup, and a hint of fragrant vanilla. With just 15 minutes of prep time (after an overnight almond soak), you'll have a smooth and frothy beverage that’s perfect for sipping chilled or adding to your favorite recipes. This vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free chocolate milk is ideal for health-conscious chocolate lovers and those seeking a plant-based alternative. Don't forget to shake before serving for the ultimate creamy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 4 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Rinse and soak the raw almonds in water for at least 8 hours or overnight to soften them. This helps in blending them smoothly.
Drain and rinse the soaked almonds under cold running water.
Place the almonds in a blender with 4 cups of fresh water. Blend on high speed for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Strain the almond mixture using a nut milk bag or a fine-mesh sieve lined with a cheesecloth into a large bowl. Squeeze or press to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover almond pulp or save it for another use.
Pour the strained almond milk back into the cleaned blender. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until the cocoa is well incorporated and the almond chocolate milk is smooth and frothy.
Taste the almond chocolate milk. If you'd like it sweeter, add a little more maple syrup and blend again.
Transfer the almond chocolate milk into a jar or bottle and refrigerate it for at least an hour to chill before serving.
Shake well before serving as the cocoa may settle at the bottom. Serve cold and enjoy your homemade almond chocolate milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1270 mg | 27% | |
*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.
