Blender Mocha Hot Cacao
(Originally published on 24 Nov 2015 at https://CornFreeHippie.com)
The fall weather often makes me miss enjoying a nice latte, mocha or hot cocoa prepared for me. Rather than lament that I can't stop by my favorite cafe and share a mug of coffee with my favorite coffee fan, I decided that I'd come up with my own yummy, healthy and safe version at home.
Remember to use-safe-for-you ingredients. If you simply want a mug of hot cacao, omit the coffee beans.
Ingredients
2 cups non-dairy milk*
2 Tbsp. cacao powder, raw
¼ - 1 dozen coffee beans**
Method
After making or selecting your milk, add cacao powder & coffee beans.
Blend using “Hot Soup” setting on Blendtec or approximately 90 seconds using another high-speed blender.
Serve & enjoy while warm.
Notes: *I use date-sweetened homemade hemp milk to which I add ½ tsp. vanilla bean powder, 1 Tbsp. chia seeds & an extra date. Almond, cashew, dairy or coconut milk would also work well.
*If you are unable to tolerate coffee, then you can substitute brewed dandelion coffee or dandelion tea.
Add sweetener of choice & / or vanilla to taste.
Adjust amount of cacao & / or coffee beans for desired flavor.
