Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk, Indian Chocolate Almond Milk with Dates
by Tarla Dalal
unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | with 10 amazing images.
unsweetened chocolate almond milk is an Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates. Made with 5 basic ingredients, almonds, unsweetened cocoa powder, dates, cinnamon and vanilla essence, this unsweetened chocolate almond milk takes 2 minutes to make.
We have used ZERO sugar and no honey in making this healthy unsweetened chocolate almond milk. The trick is to use dates to sweeten the Indian style chocolate almond milk. We show you how to make Indian style chocolate almond milk in 2 ways. One is to make your own homemade almond milk with almonds which is easy and the other is to use store bought almond milk.
Notes on Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates. 1. Make sure to deseed the dates and chop them really finely. Ensure that you blend the dates and that no dates are left at the bottom of the mixer. If you have a good quality mixer, then the blending of dates happens 100%.
The perfect blend of vanilla essence, whole cinnamon and cocoa powder that gives this chocolate almond milk its awesome flavour!
unsweetened chocolate almond milk is a perfect vegan breakfast shake in a healthy way. Apart from being a viable choice for vegans and lactose-intolerant people, this high protein and high calcium shake is also ideal for those on a training and exercise regime.
You can also try other recipes like Avocado Almond Milk Vegan Smoothie or Healthy Peanut Butter Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie.
Learn to make unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | with step by step photos.
Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk, Indian Chocolate Almond Milk with Dates recipe - How to make Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk, Indian Chocolate Almond Milk with Dates
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Makes 1 glass
For Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
20 almonds (badam)
1 tbsp finely chopped dates (khajur)
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)
a pinch of salt
For unsweetened chocolate almond milk
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- Blend till smooth.
- We have used whole cinnamon stick instead of cinnamon powder, as it gives a correct taste and consistency to the milk.
- We recommend a high quality a bullet blender or a vitamix. If the quality of the blender is not good it will not be smooth and there will be small almond pieces left. We have also not strained the milk.
- Refrigerate the {span class="bold1"}unsweetened chocolate almond milk{/span} till use and serve chilled. It lasts good in the fridge for 3 days we have tested it.
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How to make Chocolate Almond Milk
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For the unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | in a mixer jar take unsweetened cocoa powder. Note that this is a health recipe so we have skipped using any sugar or honey. If you like your drink richer in chocolate flavour, then use 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
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Add the almonds. To know more about almonds click here. See the benefits of using almonds.
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Add the dates. This is a natural sweetener. Make sure to deseed them and chop them really finely. For a healthy lifestyle, you might want to see the benefits of dates article we have. NOTE : if you want to make your chocolate almond milk sweeter, then you may want to increase the amount of dates. The sweetness level will depend on each person.
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Add vanilla essence, it gives a nice flavour.
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Add the cinnamon stick, you can also add cinnamon powder.
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Add ¾ cup of cold water. It is very important to use cold water as it helps the almonds to blend better and faster.
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Blend the unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | well till smooth and frothy. The recipe works best on a high quality blender which will blend the dates completely. If you are using an average blender, some parts of the date will not blend and the recipe will not have the perfect sweet taste. We have made this recipe 50 times and the sweetness is perfect if the dates are blended 100%.
How to make Chocolate Almond Milk using Readymade Almond Milk
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For the unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | in a mixer jar take unsweetened cocoa powder.
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Add the almond milk . We have used ¾ cup of almond milk. Make sure you use the unsweetened almond milk.
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Add the dates. This is a natural sweetener. Make sure to deseed them and chop them really finely. For a healthy lifestyle, you might want to see the benefits of dates article we have.
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Add vanilla essence, it gives a nice flavour.
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Add the cinnamon stick, you can also add cinnamon powder.
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Blend unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | well till smooth and frothy. The recipe works best on a high quality blender which will blend the dates completely. If you are using an average blender, some parts of the date will not blend and the recipe will not have the perfect sweet taste. We have made this recipe 50 times and the sweetness is perfect if the dates are blended 100%.
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Refrigerate till use and serve chilled. unsweetened chocolate almond milk | Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates | vegan chocolate almond milk | lasts good in the fridge for 2 days we have tested it.
Tips for Indian style chocolate almond milk with dates
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Make sure to deseed the dates and chop them really finely. Ensure that you blend the dates and that no dates are left at the bottom of the mixer. If you have a good quality mixer, then the blending of dates happens 100%.
| Energy | 152 cal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 12.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 9 mcg |
| Calcium | 52 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 90.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 123.8 mg |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 217.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I tried it once and found it so delicious, definitely going to make this recipe more as part of my breakfast. Love that it is full of protein and tastes like a chocolate milkshake, but is far healthier.
तरलाजी द्वारा बताए हए इस चॉकलेट बादाम का दूध एक आसानी से बनने वाला और किफायती नुस्खा है जिसका स्वाद शानदार है इस पेय में चीनी की जगह खजूर का उपयोग किया है। वेगन और लैकटोज़ असहिष्णु लोगों के लिए एक विकल्प होने के अलावा यह उच्च प्रोटिन और कैल्शियम धराने वाला पेय व्यायाम करने वालों लोगो के लिए भी एक आदर्श नाश्ता है।
Here is another super healthy drink which i carry to work and have it as a snack. High is protein and low in carb and vegan. So it works for most people.