Chocolate Almond Milk with Creamy Malted Coffee Ice Cubes.
It's actually such a healthy sweet treat or snack (a more grown up way to drink it). I used dates to sweeten it and cacao powder for an extra dose of antioxidants.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 hours hrs
Rest/Refrigerate5 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Cups
Calories: 339kcal
Chocolate Almond Milk
- 1 1/2 cups raw almonds + 4 cups water for soaking
- 4 cups water
- 4-6 dates depending on your sweetness level
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cacao powder may also use unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean seeds removed (or 1 vanilla)
- pinch of salt
Creamy Coffee Ice Cubes
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned or from the carton but I used canned for the thickness)
- 3 tablespoons malted milk powder omit if vegan or if you just don't want the malt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean seeds removed (or 1 vanilla)
- 1 cup strong black coffee I used cold brew coffee
Chocolate Almond Milk
Add the almonds to a 4-cup glass measuring cup or bowl and cover with around 4 cups water. Allow the almonds to sit overnight or in a pinch, at least 1 hour.
The next morning, drain the almonds and rinse well under cold water. Add the rinsed almonds to a high powdered blender or food processor. Add 4 cups of water and the dates. Puree until the almonds are very finely ground, about 2 minutes.
Line a bowl or glass pitcher with a double layer of cheese cloth, a [nut milk bag | http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Quality-Nut-Milk-Bag/dp/B00KLT6X9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434324091&sr=8-1&keywords=nut+milk+bag&pebp=1434324099048&perid=A7A2AF63021E4ED6937A] or a thin cloth kitchen towel (I just used a kitchen towel). Slowly pour the almond milk mixture into the cloth (or bag). Gently squeeze the bottom of the cloth to release the milk. This with take about 3-5 minutes to get all the milk out.
Rinse out blender and pour the milk back in. Add the cacao powder, vanilla bean seeds and a pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
Pour into a glass jar to store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake well before drinking and serve with the creamy coffee ice cubes (recipe below).
Creamy Coffee Ice Cubes
In a blender, combine the coconut milk, malt powder and vanilla bean seeds. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture among 15-18 ice cube molds, leaving at least half the mold for coffee. Pour the coffee over the coconut milk. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with the chocolate almond milk
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 4.9mg