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Dominican Hot Chocolate

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The classic combination of spices in this hot chocolate brings out a depth of flavor that balances between bitter, earthy, and slightly sweet notes. Perfect for a winter day, especially when you’re snowed in and trying to get cozy by the fireplace!
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 5 mins Yield: 2 mugs
Gluten Free Nut Free Soy Free

This flavorful mug of hot chocolate is a favorite in our SOMOS education center, located in La Cumbre, Dominican Republic. Since we have lots of cacao (chocolate) trees growing in the area, the teachers and students visiting from our US partner schools have this drink once or twice a day, often asking for second and third servings.

Reprinted from The China Study Cookbook (BenBellaBooks, 2018)

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 Tbsp rolled oats
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp date paste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Add all ingredients to a small pan and bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Pour into mugs and serve.

Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips

  • 1. You can substitute the date paste with date or coconut sugar.

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