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Velvety Mint Hot Chocolate

Name: Velvety Mint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp loose leaf mint tea ((about 2 bags)); 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup unsweetened soy milk; ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate ((70% or higher)); 2 tbsp cacao powder; 1-2 soft medjool dates (, pitted); ¼ tsp mint extract; Plant based whipping cream (, for garnish); Chocolate shavings (, for garnish)

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Fall, Winter, Valentine’s Day

GF NF OF

Prep: 5 mins

Serves 2

Rich, silky and creamy, this hot chocolate is the perfect warm drink for the holiday season especially if you are a mint-chocolate fan!

Ingredients

1 tbsp loose leaf mint tea (about 2 bags)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
¼ cup chopped dark chocolate (70% or higher)
2 tbsp cacao powder
1-2 soft medjool dates , pitted
¼ tsp mint extract
Plant based whipping cream , for garnish
Chocolate shavings , for garnish

Recipe

Step 1
Infuse tea in boiling water.
Step 2
Strain and add to a blender along with the rest of the ingredients (except the whipped cream and chocolate shavings).
Step 3
Blend until silky smooth.Transfer mixture into a small saucepan and heat until warm to your liking, whisking occasionally. Do not bring to a boil.
Step 4
Pour into two cups, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Step 5
Enjoy immediately.

Common Questions & Swaps

Can I omit the mint tea? Not really; it is one of the main ingredients of this recipe so I would advise against that.
What if I don’t have any mint extract? You can always stick to the mint tea on its own, but I have to warn you that the mint flavour will not be as strong. If you are a true mint-chip fan, get yourself some mint extract, it is life changing.
Can I use almond, coconut or any other plant based milk for this recipe? Sure, my recommendations would be any nut milk or oat milk. I would advise against full fat coconut milk as it is a little too rich and might be overpowering in this particular recipe.
Can I sweeten this recipe with maple syrup? Yes. I am not sure how much you would need though, but start with 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, taste and add more if desired.

Hot chocolate being poured from saucepan into glass