Paleo Vegan Hot Chocolate (GAPS, AIP-friendly

• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 100 g Dates, pitted

• Canned Goods

  • 1 14-ounce (400-milliliter can Coconut milk

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder or carob powder
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Desserts

  • 1 Paleo chocolate marshmallows

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Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce (400-milliliter) can coconut milk (I used full-fat – if you dont want to use coconut milk, you can use whatever type of milk youd like but note that the hot chocolate will be less thick)
• 100 grams pitted dates (thats about 16 - 18 dates regular-sized dates – if you use Mejdool, youll need a lot fewer)
• 1-2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder1 or carob powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder / bean scrapings
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (I like things salty and use 1/4 teaspoon)
• paleo chocolate marshmallows for serving (not vegan)

Directions

• Place the dates, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or carob powder, vanilla, salt and coconut milk in a high-powered blender (I havent tried this in a food processor). Blend for about 1 minute and add additional cocoa / carob, to taste. I like using 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a lighter chocolaty taste but 2 tablespoons would be more suitable for dark chocolate lovers. With carob powder, I actually like 2 tablespoons.
• Once totally blended and no chunks of dates remain, heat until hot and steamy. Taste and if its too rich for you, add some water (or almond milk or whatever youd like). Serve! Reheats very well.