What kind of ear protection did you get? I go some rated for industrial noise, they don’t even block the microwave sound. I avoid putting my vitamix on high speed bc I can’t even think it is so loud. I don’t know if it’s correct to be so loud. Love the recipe ❤️
You should make a new text for Knopflers Song about the guy who made McDonalds a franchise. The Hookline would really fit your channel: "krock style, boom like that!" ua-cam.com/video/0sYK2RwH5E8/v-deo.html (Just phantasizing - For Dunblane and other charities, Knopfler always gave permission to use his stuff or even contributed a guitar riff. A vegan charity CD to fund a weightloss community would be great...)
Last night I went to bed fed up with myself, after yet again stuffing my face all evening with sweets. So fell asleep determined to have a day without added sugar, I have to start one day at a time. Then I wake up and here's Jessica with a hot chocolate! Needless to say, I get to soak dates, stop video, find dates in the kitchen and get them soaking while I get up! I can do this!! I've got oat milk and hooray! I bought the one without sugar. Today will be a reading ingredients and giving away sweets kind of day! 😘Let the adventure begin!
I commented a request, you responded, I just made it and am sipping on its deliciousness! Thank you for “yeah, making it!” 👍🏼😋 I added vanilla and cinnamon.
I love this cocoa. I have made it 3 times but with plain almond milk. It is so good!! Today I doubled the recipe and added 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract and 1 tsp of vanilla. I cant thank you enough for this recipe!
AND FOR DELICIOUS MEXICAN CHOCOLATE YOU ADD CINNAMON, CAYENNE PEPPER & VANILLA, AND FOR CARIBBEAN FLAVOR USE HOME MADE COCONUT MILK, INSTEAD OF ALMOND. AT OTHER TIMES YOU CAN USE HOME MADE CASHEW MILK. IT'S GOOD TO VARY AND THEY'RE ALL SUPER DELICIOUS! BLESSINGS✌💚
If you like chocolate you might want to try the vegan chocolate pudding I make quite often: you need 60 g flaxseed, 12 dates, 3 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 300 ml water. On day 1 you blend the flaxseed, then add the other ingredients and blend it until there are no visible pieces left. Then let it rest in the fridge overnight - the flaxseed will soak up all the water and give you just the right texture. Of course you could also use any kind of nut milk instead of water or vary the amount of dates according to your taste - whatever. Some people like to use chia seeds instead of flaxseed - but as the nutritional information for chia seeds is almost the same and they are much more expensive I don't use them that much.
I have 2 and a half dates left, unsweet almond milk, unsweet cocoa powder and a vitamix. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thank you very much! Have a great week!
I bought date syrup from Date Lady. I use it for salad dressings, "Asian" sauces, and steel cut oats. I never measure the amount. My only rule for using date syrup is to add it a little at a time and actually taste it before I add more. Thank you so much for your channel. You are both kind and smart and creative.
Look, I don’t want to be completely frivolous, but y’all are looking great. Brian, the short hair is really spruce! A couple tips if you’re willing to add more than three ingredients: Try a pinch of salt if you’re good with salt. Try a little splash of vanilla. Try a pinch of instant espresso powder - like Medaglia D’Oro; it won’t make the cocoa taste like coffee, but will intensify the chocolate flavor.
I make the same hot coco, so yummy! Sometimes I make it as a treat for my toddler and I while making breakfast and the giggles of excitement he makes when he gets his cup are too adorable 😍
That five minutes that the dates have to soak, the Universe built that in there so you can go get in your jammies. And T-Joe’s Sipping Cocoa-also really good!
I have all the ingredients and was thinking last night, "The Krocks haven't shared their hot chocolate recipe, I'm going to need to experiment..." and here you are, you've come to the rescue! Didn't know I could freeze my dates, always learning so much from you... Thanks for another great recipe :)
I love your hot chocolate, mmmm. I also love your winter sweaters, very festive :) Brian, sometimes a bit of salt enhances sweetness, maybe give it a try. Thank you both for all your hard work making regular videos, very informative and fun!
Have a wonderful upcoming winter, you two! Eating plant based all these years.. I have a sweater collection that is years old.. full of faves that still fit! You will be amazed at the amount of money you save by maintaining a healthy weight range! Looks like y'all got a good start on it!
I really appreciate y’all and sharing your journey. I like the recipes and the playful relationship y’all seem to have. I don’t have much fancy kitchen equipment and certainly can not afford a vitamix or air fryer. I do have a blender though so I think I can make this hot chocolate. Thank you.
Omg..so much healthier than the Goya chocolate bar I bought to make hot chocolate. (I never even attempted it, and threw the bar away). 🥺 Thank you, guys, for the recipe. xx
I do the same basic recipe, except I've been making my own almond milk for years now- I hate the taste of store bought because of it, lol. I heat up the milk, then I use about 2 Tb Gerbs cocoa, and I add about a tablespoon of Date Lady date syrup (I'm lazy). It's SO good!!
Just stumbled across this channel, and I have to say that it gives me a nice relaxed vibe when watching your vids. I'm not even on a planted based diet (currently on keto) but I think when I get a few more months in, I'm going to try transitioning to more plant based whole foods, or at least have a healthy selection of both. You two are a joy to watch, thank you for your content. Subbed!
I used to be keto but now am vegan. Dr Eric Berg is a good one to follow for keto because he emphasizes vegetables as a major part of the diet. A lot of keto people just mainly eat a high animal protein diet with few veggies. Watch the movie Forks Over Knives for a good perspective on the Whole Foods Plant Based lifestyle.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm lactose intolerant and use Coconut Dream milk substitute for cereal, and I have a feeling it will taste great with cocoa. I love dates for snacks but haven't tried them as a sweetener yet, I think I'll try them in some of my baking so I can cut down on the sugar, or even eliminate it all together. I've been slowly cutting down on sugar and really don't like stevia, so I'm glad to have something new to try. I'm so glad I found your channel, I really admire all the hard work you've done to turn around the way you eat and work towards a healthier lifestyle, it helps me to take steps in the right direction. You guys rock! 🌻
I have been meaning to tell you how much I love your hot chocolate recipe....I use it to make my husband and I yummy smoothies...I use three dates instead of two and 8 ice cubes...so good. Big Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving🦃
I like to soak my pitted medjool dates for a few hours or overnight in a container with filtered water in the fridge. Then I'll make ripe banana-date shakes with almond or coconut milk. Yum! I like you two a lot and have been watching your videos for the last six months. Thanks for your information and entertainment!
Made this basic recipe like 2 years ago when I first changed my diet and did not like it...... maybe I'll give it a go now that my taste buds are changed ❤
I didn’t have to soak the dates when using the power of the almighty Vitamix! Awesome recipe, thanks! Impressed by the sweetness of the dates. I add cinnamon and nutmeg, too.
I've made a similar hot chocolate. Unsweetened dark chocolate almond milk, splash vanilla, tiny pinch pink Himalayan salt, 2-3 dates soaked then a combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and cacao powder. So delicious
Monk fruit is my sweetener of choice. No nasty bitter aftertaste like with Stevia. No calories. Thank you for this recipe, and I will try the dates, too.
I started making my own almond milk over 30 years ago (yes, I'm that old!), and as a chocolate lover I made a very similar drink back then. What I'm thinking might be a delicious add that I plan to try soon is to add some frozen sweet black cherries (and vanilla -- but your unsweetened almond milk already had vanilla in it). I make my own vanilla too, so that's kind of fun. In case you are ever open to making your own almond milk, I have developed a less processed and more economical way of making almond milk: To make a little over a quart of great almond milk, soak 1/4 cup raw almonds for about 12 hours in pure or filtered water. The main reason I do this is so that I can just "pop off" the skins without any trouble. Once all the skins are popped off and thrown out, add the almonds to the blender with 2 or more cups of good water. (I add more water later but have it more dense with the belief -- mistaken or not -- that the blender will do a better job of pulverizing the almonds with a little less water in the container.) I also do not freeze or even refrigerate my dates, but after taking the pits out I make a lightly sweetened almond milk by adding about 8 dates to the mixture as well as a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a teeny pinch of salt (which adds to the sweetness). In my Blendtec high-speed blender I whir it on the highest speed for two cycles (a total of 1 1/2 minutes). When I used to make almond milk in my $40 blender I just blended a lot longer at the highest speed -- closer to 5 minutes. Once it is well-blended I do NOT strain out the fiber, and rarely does my tongue detect the fiber. Then I add the rest of the water (and I go for a total of 4-6 cups, depending on how rich I want the almond milk to be). Using 6 cups will still, I believe, have more almond content than commercial almond milks. I don't use Hershey's although I have loved their chocolate for a lifetime. It's just that they are NOT careful to make sure there are no child slaves on the plantations from which they buy their chocolate. I watched some documentaries on this and it was so heartbreaking, not only the slavery but the terrible conditions in which those children live (who never get to even taste chocolate, by the way). I use raw organic cacao/cocoa powder and am VERY pleased with it!) Anytime you buy organic cocoa or cacao, you KNOW there are no slaves involved, by the way.
Tonight was a perfect night for Hot Cocoa. Rainy and cold here in Mo. I just used Cashew Milk it's so creamy, Dark cocoa, truvia. Cinnamon would be good in it. And so yummy. 😊Your's sound good. That's the chocolate I used. But from Walmsrt. lol. 😊 And regular marshmallow. So not all plant based. ☺️
I love this recipe I'm going to have to try it out. I've been vegan for over three years now and this past year I have been trying to cut out salt, sugar, and oil and this looks to be a great way to have something nice and sweet without just adding in sugar.
Happy Happy Happy Anniversary Krocks!...and many more!!! :) Just looking at your website for the first time and noticed today was your wedding day in 2011.
Great basic recipe. I will probably use shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) for some healthy omega 3's. You guys are looking so healthy it warms my heart. Thank you.
Thank you for the delicious hot chocolate recipe. I made a double batch because I love frozen hot chocolate ..just add a few ice cubes & blend til smooth . I am enjoying that tonight & very early in the morning I will enjoy a cup of steaming hot chocolate. BTW... the frozen hot chocolate is awesome too😋
This is going to be the first thing I make tomorrow morning! Ought to give me some pep to begin my day. You did a wonderful job sharing all sorts of details about the how to and why of this recipe. Good job, Jessica. Just watched your video about popsicles earlier ( eager to make them this summer). What do you think of using this chocolate recipe (maybe with a tweak or two) as fudge sickles?
I think I tried my nice cream recipe as a fudge pop but I didn’t let it freeze long enough and the sticks came out when I tried to remove them from the mold 😂
Oh my gosh!!!! I HAVE to try this! The one thing I haven't been able to find since going plant based is a really good hot chocolate recipe. I can't wait for this!
Fun video, thank. Also worth considering is cacao, even cacao nibs in place of cocco. Also in place of milk use water and oats / oatmeal or your favorite milk base, ie almonds or cashews. The vitamix can make them into milk as it makes the hot chocolate. I'd rather carry home the dry base for non-dairy milks and make them as I need them than by them premade and carry all that water etc. Enjoy.
This is awesome!!! My 3yr old was JUST asking for hot chocolate and I was planning to get around to creating one, and now i don't have to! Plus, who doesn't love hot chocolate!?!?!
I will definitely be hitting the blog up for the full recipe. Thanks for sharing this. I’m excited to let my kids try it. It’s been so cold already and I think it’s safe to say we are in for a cold winter. Okay so I will do more research, but are you guys the first to inform me that the blender has an actual heat setting, like a warming setting? I had no idea. I use my little baby bullet for everything!! Haha
That changes everything. I’ve been holding out bc I like to conserve money, but now I’m imagining Mufasa say to Simba, “It is time!” The only other question is about the dates. Would you say that’s about 3 dates? I’m bad with grams.
This was hilarious - loved the editorial comments! (I actually appreciated the tips and warnings 😉) Using dates as the sweetener sounds like a great idea, and I plan to try it soon. Thanks, Jessica!
Cocoapowder rice syrup and rice-hazelnutmilk. Mix powder with rice syrup. Coffeespoon each. And a few drops of the milk. When smooth add the rest of the milk. Heat in pot on stove. Low-tech deliciousness. (Heat in microwave 40 secs, stir, heat another 30 secs) I drink this twice a day 4 seasons 365 days per year. Optional: a drop of vanilla essence.
Thanks for the reminder to like the video. I get all excited and forget to hit like. I love your channel. I find myself laughing often. Look forward to your videos!!
I love hot chocolate! Pretty much drink it all year long. I found some chocolate extract at Marshall’s. I bet that it would be a great addition! Jessica can you tell me where you got your headphones? I need to drown out the noise of my vitamix also! Thank you! Love your channel!!!😊❤️🌻
LOL it's like Peef answered her on the blender. And I have put unpitted dates in my blender. I kept wondering why it was making such a loud noise like it wasn't mixing and then at occurred to me thank goodness it didn't break.
Check out the blog post to get a printable recipe & more: bit.ly/KrockHotChocolate
What kind of ear protection did you get? I go some rated for industrial noise, they don’t even block the microwave sound. I avoid putting my vitamix on high speed bc I can’t even think it is so loud. I don’t know if it’s correct to be so loud. Love the recipe ❤️
@@victoriabell2447 I just have a pair of BOSE headphones that I put on... they aren't noise cancelling or anything, but it is enough for me!
hello have you tried date sugar on amazon ?. i wanted to know if it was 100% dates or some artificial crap
What is your opinion of Jon Gabriel's book "The Gabriel Method"? He went from over 400 lbs to like 185 lbs.
You should make a new text for Knopflers Song about the guy who made McDonalds a franchise.
The Hookline would really fit your channel: "krock style, boom like that!"
ua-cam.com/video/0sYK2RwH5E8/v-deo.html
(Just phantasizing - For Dunblane and other charities, Knopfler always gave permission to use his stuff or even contributed a guitar riff.
A vegan charity CD to fund a weightloss community would be great...)
Last night I went to bed fed up with myself, after yet again stuffing my face all evening with sweets. So fell asleep determined to have a day without added sugar, I have to start one day at a time. Then I wake up and here's Jessica with a hot chocolate! Needless to say, I get to soak dates, stop video, find dates in the kitchen and get them soaking while I get up! I can do this!! I've got oat milk and hooray! I bought the one without sugar. Today will be a reading ingredients and giving away sweets kind of day! 😘Let the adventure begin!
Get it, mama! 😁👍💪✊🧘
Hooray for you! I encourage you to continue with a whole food plant based diet because eventually you will not have those cravings.
@@CompostWatcher Day 3 now and doing well! 😊I was already vegan for the animals, but definitely need to do better for myself!
@@lisamilsom5037 You're doing it!! It will only get easier :)
@@FKBUSH1 Thank you! I'm doing a lot of opening and shutting cupboards and saying No! Out loud to myself 😂 😂
I commented a request, you responded, I just made it and am sipping on its deliciousness! Thank you for “yeah, making it!” 👍🏼😋 I added vanilla and cinnamon.
Sounds delicious!
I love this cocoa. I have made it 3 times but with plain almond milk. It is so good!! Today I doubled the recipe and added 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract and 1 tsp of vanilla. I cant thank you enough for this recipe!
AND FOR DELICIOUS MEXICAN CHOCOLATE YOU ADD CINNAMON, CAYENNE PEPPER & VANILLA, AND FOR CARIBBEAN FLAVOR USE HOME MADE COCONUT MILK, INSTEAD OF ALMOND. AT OTHER TIMES YOU CAN USE HOME MADE CASHEW MILK. IT'S GOOD TO VARY AND THEY'RE ALL SUPER DELICIOUS!
BLESSINGS✌💚
If you like chocolate you might want to try the vegan chocolate pudding I make quite often: you need 60 g flaxseed, 12 dates, 3 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 300 ml water. On day 1 you blend the flaxseed, then add the other ingredients and blend it until there are no visible pieces left. Then let it rest in the fridge overnight - the flaxseed will soak up all the water and give you just the right texture. Of course you could also use any kind of nut milk instead of water or vary the amount of dates according to your taste - whatever. Some people like to use chia seeds instead of flaxseed - but as the nutritional information for chia seeds is almost the same and they are much more expensive I don't use them that much.
Love, love, love the sharp fall sweaters. You guys look spectacular!
Thanks Tanya!
@@KrocksInTheKitchen You are SO welcome! Thanks for what you do for the community!!
I have 2 and a half dates left, unsweet almond milk, unsweet cocoa powder and a vitamix. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thank you very much! Have a great week!
I bought date syrup from Date Lady. I use it for salad dressings, "Asian" sauces, and steel cut oats. I never measure the amount. My only rule for using date syrup is to add it a little at a time and actually taste it before I add more. Thank you so much for your channel. You are both kind and smart and creative.
I've been thinking about buying some - that would work really well! Thanks for watching!
Sensible Crime I just ordered a bottle. Thanks for the great suggestion.
The date syrup works perfectly in the hot chocolate recipe. Yummy! Thanks again Sensible Crime.
@@DK-pl8xd I thought it would taste like dates, but I can't tell the difference between it and other sweeteners. Glad you enjoy it!
Look, I don’t want to be completely frivolous, but y’all are looking great. Brian, the short hair is really spruce!
A couple tips if you’re willing to add more than three ingredients: Try a pinch of salt if you’re good with salt. Try a little splash of vanilla. Try a pinch of instant espresso powder - like Medaglia D’Oro; it won’t make the cocoa taste like coffee, but will intensify the chocolate flavor.
damn you Dorothy i am supposed to be first!
Dorothy Young a sprinkle of cinnamon is tasty too 😋
Thank you very much! And thanks for the great suggestions!
I make the same hot coco, so yummy! Sometimes I make it as a treat for my toddler and I while making breakfast and the giggles of excitement he makes when he gets his cup are too adorable 😍
That five minutes that the dates have to soak, the Universe built that in there so you can go get in your jammies. And T-Joe’s Sipping Cocoa-also really good!
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Keeping dates in the freezer! That’s a pro tip. Never thought of doing that. Thanks for that and for going into such awesome detail. I love it 💕
I have all the ingredients and was thinking last night, "The Krocks haven't shared their hot chocolate recipe, I'm going to need to experiment..." and here you are, you've come to the rescue! Didn't know I could freeze my dates, always learning so much from you... Thanks for another great recipe :)
They keep a very very long time without freezing them because of the high sugar content.
I love your hot chocolate, mmmm. I also love your winter sweaters, very festive :) Brian, sometimes a bit of salt enhances sweetness, maybe give it a try. Thank you both for all your hard work making regular videos, very informative and fun!
Thanks Barbara!
Those commercial plant milks contain sodium.
Nothing wrong with owning and using a kitchen scale.
Jessica - that sweater looks great on you!
The scale is so much easier and accurate!! Thank you ❤️
I use my kitchen scale daily
Have a wonderful upcoming winter, you two! Eating plant based all these years.. I have a sweater collection that is years old.. full of faves that still fit! You will be amazed at the amount of money you save by maintaining a healthy weight range! Looks like y'all got a good start on it!
Thank you Mary!
Looks good. Thanks for sharing. You two are absolutely adorable. Your love for each other radiates out from your videos.
I really appreciate y’all and sharing your journey. I like the recipes and the playful relationship y’all seem to have.
I don’t have much fancy kitchen equipment and certainly can not afford a vitamix or air fryer. I do have a blender though so I think I can make this hot chocolate. Thank you.
Thank you for following along ❤️
I was expecting "This channel is not sponsored by Medjool dates".
LOL Brian actually did want to add that...
Yes, that slurp is 100% necessary. obligatory
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Just started making this for myself and I wanted to tell you how much I love this recipe I have enough for 2 nights and is so delicious. Thanks ❤
Omg..so much healthier than the Goya chocolate bar I bought to make hot chocolate. (I never even attempted it, and threw the bar away). 🥺 Thank you, guys, for the recipe. xx
I do the same basic recipe, except I've been making my own almond milk for years now- I hate the taste of store bought because of it, lol. I heat up the milk, then I use about 2 Tb Gerbs cocoa, and I add about a tablespoon of Date Lady date syrup (I'm lazy). It's SO good!!
You guys are saving my life with this recipe! It's super cold here in Germany and I NEED my hot chocolate before I go to bed 😁❤
Yessss!
I just tried this tonight! I added a little stevia, and it tasted just like SWISSMISS!!! 💕
Just stumbled across this channel, and I have to say that it gives me a nice relaxed vibe when watching your vids. I'm not even on a planted based diet (currently on keto) but I think when I get a few more months in, I'm going to try transitioning to more plant based whole foods, or at least have a healthy selection of both. You two are a joy to watch, thank you for your content. Subbed!
I used to be keto but now am vegan. Dr Eric Berg is a good one to follow for keto because he emphasizes vegetables as a major part of the diet. A lot of keto people just mainly eat a high animal protein diet with few veggies. Watch the movie Forks Over Knives for a good perspective on the Whole Foods Plant Based lifestyle.
@@TheFrandall Thanks for the tip! To be honest, I've been missing quite a few veggies in my diet, so I should add more to the grocery list this time.
Thank you for the kind words Dani!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm lactose intolerant and use Coconut Dream milk substitute for cereal, and I have a feeling it will taste great with cocoa. I love dates for snacks but haven't tried them as a sweetener yet, I think I'll try them in some of my baking so I can cut down on the sugar, or even eliminate it all together.
I've been slowly cutting down on sugar and really don't like stevia, so I'm glad to have something new to try. I'm so glad I found your channel, I really admire all the hard work you've done to turn around the way you eat and work towards a healthier lifestyle, it helps me to take steps in the right direction.
You guys rock! 🌻
I have been meaning to tell you how much I love your hot chocolate recipe....I use it to make my husband and I yummy smoothies...I use three dates instead of two and 8 ice cubes...so good. Big Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving🦃
I like to soak my pitted medjool dates for a few hours or overnight in a container with filtered water in the fridge. Then I'll make ripe banana-date shakes with almond or coconut milk. Yum!
I like you two a lot and have been watching your videos for the last six months. Thanks for your information and entertainment!
Thanks for watching!!
Adore! Adore! Adore you both!! Such a great job Jessica!! Your camera man and assistant are charming!! Excited to try the recipe. Cheers!!
Thanks Rebecca!
I just unboxed my new to me (refurbished) vitamix and I'm so excited to make this for my family.
Who else appreciates Jessica’s way of thinking?
I made this with maple syrup and sprinkled it with cinnamon. Absolutely delicious! Thank you
I like to add some powdered spices -- cinnamon, maybe cardamom, chili, (or cayenne) too.
I made this with the maple syrup... and it was fabulous!!! Will try with dates once I buy some! You guys are the best!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Made this basic recipe like 2 years ago when I first changed my diet and did not like it...... maybe I'll give it a go now that my taste buds are changed ❤
How do you like it?
You kids are looking better every day. Love all do you do!
You two are looking so good. Congratulations on your WFPB journey to excellent health. ❤️👍👍❤️
My favorite part of this video was Bryan's editorial comments!!!
Peef! Thanks for the hot chocolate recipe. 😁
You guys are great! And inspiring.
Why not soak the dates in the milk? It would be sweeter and not watered down! Just saying!😊
Donna Alberson common sense
That's what i was thinking. Heat the milk a bit and soak. Then it's extra creamy and not watered down.
Good idea!
GREAT IDEA! ✌💚
Donna Alberson I was just going to recommend this. 😃
I just tried this recipe and it’s amazing!!! So smooth and frothy I love it! ❤️
Thank you. I made this and it was delicious 👍 If you want it a bit more creamy, you could add some cashews ✌
I didn’t have to soak the dates when using the power of the almighty Vitamix! Awesome recipe, thanks! Impressed by the sweetness of the dates. I add cinnamon and nutmeg, too.
I'm in Hawaii right now and it's almost 90°! But when I get home to the mountains of northern Arizona, I'm going to want to make this!
I've made a similar hot chocolate. Unsweetened dark chocolate almond milk, splash vanilla, tiny pinch pink Himalayan salt, 2-3 dates soaked then a combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and cacao powder. So delicious
I think the caffeine at night would bother me but great for a chilly morning😁
SAME HERE, BUT SOME PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THAT BEC. IT'S HOT IT DOESN'T AFFECT THEM, BUT IF THEY DRINK IT COLD IT DOES... GO FIGURE. ✌💚
@@LAKSHMIANGELES oh wow that's interesting!
Monk fruit is my sweetener of choice. No nasty bitter aftertaste like with Stevia. No calories. Thank you for this recipe, and I will try the dates, too.
I started making my own almond milk over 30 years ago (yes, I'm that old!), and as a chocolate lover I made a very similar drink back then. What I'm thinking might be a delicious add that I plan to try soon is to add some frozen sweet black cherries (and vanilla -- but your unsweetened almond milk already had vanilla in it). I make my own vanilla too, so that's kind of fun. In case you are ever open to making your own almond milk, I have developed a less processed and more economical way of making almond milk: To make a little over a quart of great almond milk, soak 1/4 cup raw almonds for about 12 hours in pure or filtered water. The main reason I do this is so that I can just "pop off" the skins without any trouble. Once all the skins are popped off and thrown out, add the almonds to the blender with 2 or more cups of good water. (I add more water later but have it more dense with the belief -- mistaken or not -- that the blender will do a better job of pulverizing the almonds with a little less water in the container.) I also do not freeze or even refrigerate my dates, but after taking the pits out I make a lightly sweetened almond milk by adding about 8 dates to the mixture as well as a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a teeny pinch of salt (which adds to the sweetness). In my Blendtec high-speed blender I whir it on the highest speed for two cycles (a total of 1 1/2 minutes). When I used to make almond milk in my $40 blender I just blended a lot longer at the highest speed -- closer to 5 minutes. Once it is well-blended I do NOT strain out the fiber, and rarely does my tongue detect the fiber. Then I add the rest of the water (and I go for a total of 4-6 cups, depending on how rich I want the almond milk to be). Using 6 cups will still, I believe, have more almond content than commercial almond milks. I don't use Hershey's although I have loved their chocolate for a lifetime. It's just that they are NOT careful to make sure there are no child slaves on the plantations from which they buy their chocolate. I watched some documentaries on this and it was so heartbreaking, not only the slavery but the terrible conditions in which those children live (who never get to even taste chocolate, by the way). I use raw organic cacao/cocoa powder and am VERY pleased with it!) Anytime you buy organic cocoa or cacao, you KNOW there are no slaves involved, by the way.
I can’t wait to try this! I’ve been trying to find an easy hot chocolate that doesn’t have like a handful of sugar.
Thank you! My daughter will be pleased to try this.
Thanks for this recipe Jessica. I’ve made this several times since I viewed your video 5 days ago. It’s delish. I make with soy milk
Tonight was a perfect night for Hot Cocoa. Rainy and cold here in Mo. I just used Cashew Milk it's so creamy, Dark cocoa, truvia. Cinnamon would be good in it. And so yummy. 😊Your's sound good. That's the chocolate I used. But from Walmsrt. lol. 😊 And regular marshmallow. So not all plant based. ☺️
Oh this recipe is happening tonight! Thank you guys for sharing all that you do. None of your recipes have let me down yet!
I love this recipe I'm going to have to try it out. I've been vegan for over three years now and this past year I have been trying to cut out salt, sugar, and oil and this looks to be a great way to have something nice and sweet without just adding in sugar.
RECIPE hooray THANK you so much for sharing
I love the special dark cocoa powder as well :) I also use mine when I make my brownie batter hummus. It just tastes better :)
Brownie Batter Hummus??? Yes please :D
So simple, but so good! My husband said it warmed his soul! Thank you for sharing.
Happy Happy Happy Anniversary Krocks!...and many more!!! :) Just looking at your website for the first time and noticed today was your wedding day in 2011.
Thank you ❤️❤️
Hi thanks for sharing I was looking for a simple one for my children
Great basic recipe. I will probably use shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) for some healthy omega 3's. You guys are looking so healthy it warms my heart. Thank you.
Good idea! Thanks for watching :)
Your guys' videos make my day AND are so informational. I love how Peef is right there ready for action 😂
Thank you Ruby ❤️
Makes me want to make it! Yum. Good job Jessica😋
Thank you for the delicious hot chocolate recipe. I made a double batch because I love frozen hot chocolate ..just add a few ice cubes & blend til smooth . I am enjoying that tonight & very early in the morning I will enjoy a cup of steaming hot chocolate. BTW... the frozen hot chocolate is awesome too😋
OOH frozen hot chocolate... yes!
This looks amazing. Definitely going to try! Thx for the recipe!
This is going to be the first thing I make tomorrow morning! Ought to give me some pep to begin my day.
You did a wonderful job sharing all sorts of details about the how to and why of this recipe. Good job, Jessica.
Just watched your video about popsicles earlier ( eager to make them this summer). What do you think of using this chocolate recipe (maybe with a tweak or two) as fudge sickles?
I think I tried my nice cream recipe as a fudge pop but I didn’t let it freeze long enough and the sticks came out when I tried to remove them from the mold 😂
Oh my gosh!!!! I HAVE to try this! The one thing I haven't been able to find since going plant based is a really good hot chocolate recipe. I can't wait for this!
Fun video, thank. Also worth considering is cacao, even cacao nibs in place of cocco. Also in place of milk use water and oats / oatmeal or your favorite milk base, ie almonds or cashews. The vitamix can make them into milk as it makes the hot chocolate. I'd rather carry home the dry base for non-dairy milks and make them as I need them than by them premade and carry all that water etc. Enjoy.
Great tips!! Thanks!
That’s looks delicious! I appreciate all the tips cause I wonder about all the things! You make it easy for us.
Thanks Joni!
So good, we add a dash of vanilla too 😊
I made this today and it was glorious. Thank you for the recipe and for all of your videos!
This is awesome!!! My 3yr old was JUST asking for hot chocolate and I was planning to get around to creating one, and now i don't have to! Plus, who doesn't love hot chocolate!?!?!
Awww hope you enjoy! ❤️
This looks sooooo delicious!! I can't wait until my blender, that I ordered the other day, arrives, so I can try this out! Thanks for the recipe!
I also use a banana or half a sweet potato and sometimes also ground flax seeds and cinnamon.
Great job, really learning lots from you three, about WFPB my boyfriend and I are make changes too and have fun doing it too
Great looking hot chocolate. With the romantic guitar music I was almost expecting sprigs of mint in both fancy glasses! ;-)
😂😂
LOL! Dang it! We had fresh mint on hand too!
For a vitamix comparable, look at the ninja chef 1500 it’s like $150 and works just as well. I’m gonna try this recipe.
I just tried this and guys it's great. Seriously. Thank you, Jessica!!
I make hot chocolate lots!! So easy, so great!! Love watching you guys!!
Getting cooler here in Texas, and this sounds yummy. Can't wait to try your recipe! Thank you!
I will definitely be hitting the blog up for the full recipe. Thanks for sharing this. I’m excited to let my kids try it. It’s been so cold already and I think it’s safe to say we are in for a cold winter. Okay so I will do more research, but are you guys the first to inform me that the blender has an actual heat setting, like a warming setting? I had no idea. I use my little baby bullet for everything!! Haha
Yes the Vitamix I have (A2500 Ascent Series) even has a "hot soup" setting that runs for about 5 minutes so you can make hot soup directly in there!
That changes everything. I’ve been holding out bc I like to conserve money, but now I’m imagining Mufasa say to Simba, “It is time!”
The only other question is about the dates. Would you say that’s about 3 dates? I’m bad with grams.
This was hilarious - loved the editorial comments! (I actually appreciated the tips and warnings 😉) Using dates as the sweetener sounds like a great idea, and I plan to try it soon. Thanks, Jessica!
Thank you so much. I love your details to the work of are. This will be great for the holidays
I made this today and oh my it was so good!!!
Oh wow "I have a way of complicating things that are really simple"
I felt that deep in my soul and my soul shouted back "ME TOO" 🙃
Great stuff. Can’t wait to try this!
Cocoapowder rice syrup and rice-hazelnutmilk. Mix powder with rice syrup. Coffeespoon each. And a few drops of the milk. When smooth add the rest of the milk. Heat in pot on stove. Low-tech deliciousness. (Heat in microwave 40 secs, stir, heat another 30 secs) I drink this twice a day 4 seasons 365 days per year. Optional: a drop of vanilla essence.
I'm making this tonight! Didn't think about the dates as sweetener - great suggestion. Wondering if you know of a vegan brownie recipe to go with it!
Thanks for the reminder to like the video. I get all excited and forget to hit like. I love your channel. I find myself laughing often. Look forward to your videos!!
Thank you James!
You guys are looking absolutely fabulous!
Wow just proves simple can be the best! Hot cocoa is great for a cozy and warm treat! Also got a Vitamix for myself can't wait to try it!
Yes! Hope you love it!
Yum!! I am so making this!!
THE ABSOLUTE BEST cocoa powder is from Pensey's. You will never ever go back to Nestles.
Ooooooohhhhhh.... yes!
Never heard of Pensey’s.
I will try this in December. Nice!
I love hot chocolate! Pretty much drink it all year long. I found some chocolate extract at Marshall’s. I bet that it would be a great addition! Jessica can you tell me where you got your headphones? I need to drown out the noise of my vitamix also! Thank you! Love your channel!!!😊❤️🌻
LOL it's like Peef answered her on the blender. And I have put unpitted dates in my blender. I kept wondering why it was making such a loud noise like it wasn't mixing and then at occurred to me thank goodness it didn't break.
Oh no!!!! You are a good sport.
Haha. Oh dear. I almost did it once, but so far have avoided it LOL.
Darn! Now I want hot chocolate made with dates but we finished ours today.
"Jessica! Headphones." LOL!
Yuuuum. Just saw mini marshmallows and Trader Joe’s today and have been craving hit chocolate.