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Chocolate Date Latte

A naturally sweetened chocolate latte made with dates, cocoa, and coffee for a rich, cozy drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 shot espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Coffee maker or espresso machine

Method
 

  1. Soak pitted dates in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
  3. Blend milk, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Brew espresso or strong coffee.
  5. Pour blended chocolate date milk into a mug and stir in espresso.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more dates if desired.