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Chocolate Date Latte

A naturally sweetened, creamy hot chocolate made with dates, cocoa, and milk, perfect for cozy mornings or evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 3 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch cinnamon optional
  • pinch nutmeg optional
  • whipped cream or frothed milk optional topping

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mug

Method
 

  1. Chop dates into small pieces for easier blending.
  2. Blend milk, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and frothy.
  3. Heat blended mixture in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm.
  4. Optional: Froth extra milk and spoon on top.
  5. Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream or frothed milk, sprinkle with cocoa or cinnamon, and serve.

Notes

Soak dates in warm milk for smoother blending. Adjust sweetness by adding more or fewer dates.