Vegan Chocolate Milk (Chocolate Almond Milk Recipe)

Vegan chocolate milk is a delicious and nutritious alternative to cow's milk. It is high in protein and vitamin C and contains no cholesterol or saturated fat. Best of all, it's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients such as almonds, water, and dates. So give chocolate almond milk a try! You won't be disappointed.

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What can be more satisfying than making your own almond milk? Make your own chocolate almond milk, fully customized to your liking! It is way cheaper than store-bought almond milk, and you can easily adjust it to your liking; more cacao powder, sweetness, creaminess, no added sugar, it is all adjustable! We absolutely love it!

If you love chocolate milk and want to satisfy those chocolate cravings with a healthier alternative to dairy products...make your own! You can drink it and use it on your baked goods, a dark-chocolate chia pudding, or chocolate smoothie.

Ingredients

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• Raw almonds
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pitted dates
• Fresh water

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Instructions

To make chocolate almond milk is super easy and only takes only a few minutes.

Serve at room temperature, enjoy as hot cocoa, or enjoy your homemade chocolate milk chilled in the fridge or with ice cubes.

Hint: use the remaining almond pulp to make your own almond meal or add it to your smoothies.

Substitutions

• Dates - use a tablespoon of your favorite sweeteners such as maple syrup, agave syrup, monk fruit, or date paste.
• Almonds - use raw cashews, or you can also follow the same process to make this dairy-free drink with homemade soy milk, or oat milk.

Hint: if you use sweetened cocoa powder, you need to skip the sweetener. Otherwise, your chocolate almond milk will be way too sweet.

Variation

Vanilla almond milk - simply add one teaspoon of vanilla extract at the same time you add dates and the unsweetened cocoa powder.

If you want more creamy chocolate flavor, reduce the amount of water, and use more dark chocolate.

Equipment

It is essential to use the appropriate kitchen equipment to get your homemade chocolate almond milk right.

• Blender - use a high-speed blender, nutribullet, or food processor.
• Cheesecloth - replace it with a nut milk bag, a fine mesh strainer, or a very thin towel.

Storage

Store chocolate using an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the fridge for up to three days. It is usual for almond milk to separate, as it doesn't have any preservatives; just give it a good shake before consuming.

You can also freeze it using ice cube trays.

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Food safety

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• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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