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Two glasses of homemade healthy chocolate milk with a pink straw.

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Wholesome Chocolate Milk

Recipe by Kelli Avila

This unique Healthy Chocolate Milk recipe is enhanced with extra protein in the form of nuts and seeds, and sweetened with dates! It's super delicious and a great wholesome drink to have on hand throughout the week when you or your kids need an extra boost of protein with a creamy chocolate flavor.

  • Total Time25 minutes
  • Yield2 quarts 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
  • 1/3 cup unsalted pepitas
  • 10 large medjool dates, pitted
  • 2 cups water, more for soaking cashews
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch coarse kosher salt
  • 1-1/2 cups milk (whole milk or 2% milk work best)

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine the cashews and pumpkin seeds, then add enough water to cover. Turn the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the dates, shut off the heat, and cover the pot. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the cashew mixture, then add to a blender.
  3. Add the 2 cups water, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend on high speed until fully smooth, 2 to 4 minutes. Add in the milk and blend to combine.
  4. Pour into jars and chill the chocolate milk before serving. If it's too thick, add a bit more milk or water to thin it out. If you prefer it to be sweeter, add a splash of maple syrup.

Notes

You could substitute other nuts, but the resulting milk may not be as smooth since cashews blend into a creamy texture.

Omit the pumpkin seeds if desired, or swap in another creamy seed such as hemp hearts or sunflower seeds.

In place of "quick-boiling" the nuts and seeds, they can be cold-soaked overnight. See the "How to Make It" section for more info.

The chocolate milk will keep in the fridge for a few days, its freshness depending on the milk's quality. Remember to shake it well before serving as it may separate over time.

  • Prep Time: 00:20
  • Cook Time: 00:05
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Blended

Find it online: https://everydayfamilyeats.com/healthy-chocolate-milk/