Raw Hot Chocolate Ultra Healthy Believe It or Not
Indulge guilt-free with this Raw Hot Chocolate Ultra Healthy Believe It or Not recipe, a creamy, nutrient-packed twist on the classic winter favorite! Made with antioxidant-rich raw cacao powder, naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, and spiced with warming cinnamon and optional turmeric, this plant-based drink delivers a burst of flavor and health benefits in every sip. Blended with unsweetened almond milk and a dash of maca powder for an energizing boost, this drink stays raw to preserve all its vital nutrients. Perfect for cozy mornings or a feel-good afternoon treat, it takes just 10 minutes to whip up and serves two. Enjoy the velvety richness of hot chocolate in its purest, most wholesome form!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond milk (unsweetened, or any plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons Raw cacao powder
- 3 pieces Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground turmeric (optional, for a health boost)
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Maca powder (optional, for added energy and nutrition)
- 0.5 cups Hot water (not boiling, around 160°F or 70°C)
Instructions
In a high-speed blender, combine the almond milk, raw cacao powder, pitted Medjool dates, and pure vanilla extract.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground turmeric (if using), sea salt, and maca powder (if using) to the blender.
Pour in the hot water to slightly warm the mixture without cooking it to preserve the raw nutrients.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Make sure the dates are completely blended, leaving no chunks.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding another date if needed, blending again to incorporate.
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs. For an extra garnish, sprinkle a light dusting of cinnamon or raw cacao powder on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your ultra-healthy raw hot chocolate. Sip slowly and savor the richness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 233 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 571 mg | 12% | |
*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.
