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Chocolate Date Latte

A rich, naturally sweetened latte made with blended dates, cocoa, coffee, and creamy milk for a wholesome, cozy drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 3 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup hot water
  • 0.5 cup coffee or 1–2 shots espresso
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch cinnamon or sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Soak dates in hot water for 3–5 minutes to soften.
  2. Blend softened dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
  3. Heat milk until hot, then froth.
  4. Brew coffee or prepare espresso.
  5. Pour chocolate date mixture into mug, add coffee, and stir.
  6. Top with frothed milk and dust with cocoa or cinnamon.

Notes

For a smoother texture, strain the blended date mixture before adding coffee.