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Ayurvedic Chocolate Milk

Ayurvedic Chocolate Milk with Hazelnuts

Rebecca
Who says chocolate milk is just for kids? Made with real hazelnuts and cacao powder, this Ayurvedic chocolate milk tastes just like Nutella!
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Effect on Doshas: VP-K+
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Course Drinks
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Muslin cloth or nutmilk bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hazelnuts
  • 2 large medjool dates (pitted)
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom

Instructions
 

  • Soak the hazelnuts and dates in water overnight, then in the morning discard the water
  • Add the soaked hazelnuts and dates, along with 4 cups of fresh water, to a blender and blitz for 1 minute
  • Then strain the liquid through a muslin cloth or a nutmilk bag
  • Rinse out the blender to remove any nut residue, then add the liquid back to the blender along with all the other ingredients and pulse quickly to combine
  • Enjoy your Ayurvedic Chocolate Milk!

Notes

  • This chocolate milk will last in the fridge for 3-4 days in a glass jar
  • Homemade nut milks tend to separate so make sure you shake well before serving
  • You can omit the spices and salt if you are making this recipe for kids!
Keyword chocolate milk, nut milk