Description
Rich chocolate date latte blends Middle Eastern flavors with creamy espresso. Warm spices and natural sweetness create a comforting beverage you’ll savor with each soothing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) non-dairy milk (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
- 2 dates, pitted
- 2 tbsps cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon or 1–2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine non-dairy milk, cacao powder, pitted dates, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small pot, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Heating: Position pot on medium heat, gradually bringing liquid to a gentle simmer while stirring continuously to prevent scorching, allowing dates and cinnamon to release their aromatic essences for 5 minutes.
- Blending: Remove whole cinnamon sticks (if used), then transfer hot liquid to a high-powered blender, securing lid tightly and pulsing until the mixture becomes a velvety, smooth beverage with a luxurious foam.
- Serving: Choose your preferred presentation – pour into a warm mug for a comforting experience, add ice for a cooling variation, or layer over an espresso shot for an indulgent caffeine kick.
- Finishing Touch: Optionally garnish with a delicate sprinkle of cinnamon or cacao powder to elevate both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Blend for Smoothness: Pulse the blender carefully to create a silky, foam-topped texture without overheating the mixture.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-low heat while stirring constantly to prevent burning and preserve delicate flavor profiles.
- Customize Your Drink: Experiment with milk alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut to discover unique taste combinations.
- Prep Tip for Dates: Soak dates in warm water beforehand to ensure they blend more smoothly and release maximum sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg