Full tutorial video above. This healthy hot chocolate is so rich, creamy, flavorful and absolutely delicious. And comes with all the goodness of walnuts and cocoa.
Take the walnuts and milk in a high speed blender such as Vitamix and blend it at high speed to a smooth creamy consistency. Strain it through two layers of cheesecloth.
In a saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup walnut milk and the cocoa powder, at medium low heat, till cocoa is dissolved (do not let it boil).
Add the remaining walnut milk, maple syrup, salt and stir. Then add chocolate chips. Heat over medium, whisking until chocolate is melted and well combined (but not boiling).
Add vanilla and adjust sweetener to taste. Pour into a mug and top with hot foamed milk (using milk frother), cocoa powder or marshmallows.
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Notes
You may melt chocolate in a microwave before adding it into the milk.
You can use smooth nut butter instead of walnuts (watch video).
If you use sweeter chocolate chips, then adjust sweetener as per taste.
Prepare plenty of walnut milk. Add salt, sweetener and store in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Use it to make hot chocolate anytime.
Refrigerate leftover hot chocolate up to 3 days. Reheat at medium on the stove, without boiling.
Easy Hot Cocoa Mix: Combine the following and store in an airtight jar. Use 3 tablespoons with one cup of milk for an easy, thick and rich hot cocoa.