This Hot Chocolate with Almond Butter is not only a comforting hot drink that you can easily prepare at home. It is also the absolute beverage for the winter. It will keep you warm and healthy and it's also a nice offering for last minute visitors!
It is as quick to prepare as the classic hot chocolate and it can easily be a vegan choice.
Ingredients:
500 ml milk of your choice
1,5-2 tbsp almond butter well stirred
2 tbsp of cocoa or carob powder
20 gr of baking chocolate
a pinch of salt
cinnamon or cardamom (optionally)
chopped chocolate or cocoa powder for sprinkling
Step by step:
1. In a bain-marie, melt the baking chocolate.
2. Add the milk, the cocoa (or carob), the spices and a pinch of salt to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
3. Add the baking chocolate and the almond butter and whisk constantly to homogenize.
4. Taste and add honey for sweetness
5. Pour into 2-3 mugs
6. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate or cocoa powder if you fancy.
The Hot Chocolate with Almond Butter is the best hot drink to take the chill off!
Enjoy!