Curious George Banana Hot Chocolate

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Banana, Ripe

• Refrigerated

  • 2 cups Mik or rice milk, lowfat

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Chocolate
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Dash Salt
  • 1 Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups lowfat mik or rice milk
• 1/2 cup chopped chocolate pieces (milk chocolate, semi sweet, or dairy free)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• Sugar (as needed to taste)

Directions

• Warm the milk slowly over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, till the chocolate fully melts into the milk and creates a smooth chocolate liquid. This will take a few minutes-- dont rush the process by turning up the heat, or youll end up with scorched milk. Heat up the mixture thoroughly, till its quite hot, but dont let it boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the cinnamon till thoroughly combined. Place the banana slices in a blender. Carefully pour the hot liquid into the blender. Make sure your check your blenders manual on blending hot liquids; different blenders have different requirements for heated liquids. Alternatively, you may use an immersion blender for this step. Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds until smooth. Taste the drink; if your banana was not quite ripe, you may need to add a spoon or two of sugar to taste. Pour the banana hot chocolate into two large mugs or three smaller mugs. Serve immediately. The drink will thicken as it cools, and may need to be stirred briskly if left to sit too long.