Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

A mixture of hazelnuts and cocoa powder make this beverage a chocolate sensation.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (70 g) hazelnuts
• 2 Tablespoons cashews
• ½ cup (40 g) cocoa powder
• 10 (90 g) dates, pitted
• 3 cups (720 ml) Almond Milk [or milk alternative]

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.

Notes

To toast raw hazelnuts, simply place on a baking sheet and into a 300°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes, watching them carefully and removing when they are golden brown.

Nutrition

1 serving (230g)

• Calories: 240

• Total Fat: 14g

• Total Carbohydrate: 26g

  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 15g

• Protein: 7g

• Cholesterol: 34.66mg

• Sodium: 140mg