This is a wonderful way to get that rich flavor of chocolate milk. Opting to use unrefined raw cacao powder over commonly used refined cocoa powder ensures you'll get a fresh, creamy, rich chocolate flavor with added health benefits. Raw cacao is a mineral-rich powerhouse filled with magnesium and antioxidants to calm the body and keep fighting on your behalf.
Make yourself a glass (or four) today! Treat yourself right and feel like you're indulging in a super special treat, when really you're fueling your body with chocolatey nutritiousness.
Chocolate Milk
Prep: 5 minutes
Makes: 16 oz.
Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened, dairy-free milk of choice
2 Tbs. raw cacao
Sweetener of choice: 1 - 2 soaked, pitted dates -or- 1 - 2 tsp. honey/maple syrup
Pinch sea salt
Optional: 1 tsp. maca powder
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until fully mixed (~30 second).
Pro Tips
Storage: keep in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Storage: freeze for future use (leave 1" headspace to prevent the jar from cracking), just shake before drinking. Freezing in ice cube trays is also a nice option, so that you have chocolate cubes on hand for smoothies or snacking.
Snack Attack: keep some chocolate milk on hand for those times when you're craving a sweet snack. A few sips of this and it will help curb cravings.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy a chocolate milk?
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