Creamy Cashew Hot Chocolate
Warm up with this rich and creamy cashew hot chocolate, made entirely from whole food ingredients! It’s easy to make in your Vitamix or on the stove, and it’s naturally sweetened with honey.
Equipment
- Vitamix
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 tbsp cacao powder
- 4 cups filtered water
- optional: candy canes! Yum Earth makes ones without corn syrup, Red 40, or Red 40 Lake.
Instructions
Blend the base:
- Add all the ingredients—cashews, cinnamon, sea salt, honey, cacao powder, and water—into your Vitamix. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Heat it up, 2 options:
- In the Vitamix: Continue blending on high for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is warm.
- On the stove: Transfer the blended mixture to a pot and warm it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired temperature.
Taste and adjust:
- Pause and taste. Add a touch more honey if you want it sweeter, or a pinch more cacao for a richer flavor.
Serve:
- Pour into mugs and enjoy immediately.
Optional garnish:
- Crush a candy cane and sprinkle on top for a festive twist!
Notes
If this comes out too thick for your liking, add more water!