Chocolate Almond Milk with Creamy Malted Coffee Ice Cubes.
Total Time
5 hours and 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 hours
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 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
- 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)
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Preparation
Step 1
Chocolate Almond Milk
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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).
Step 7
Creamy Coffee Ice Cubes
Step 8
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
Step 9
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