Chocolate Almond Milk with Creamy Malted Coffee Ice Cubes.
It's actually such a healthy sweet treat or snack (a more grown up way to drink it). I used dates to sweeten it and cacao powder for an extra dose of antioxidants.
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 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)
Steps
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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).
-
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
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| raw almonds + 4 cups water for soaking | 0.5 cups | Rp 60.000/kg | Rp 3.000 |
| water | 4 cups | - | - |
| -6 dates | 4 | - | - |
| unsweetened cacao powder | 0.3333333333333333 cup | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 6.320 |
| vanilla bean | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| pinch of salt | - | - | - |
| coconut milk | 1 cup | - | - |
| malted milk powder | 3 tablespoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 24.000 |
| vanilla bean | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| strong black coffee | 1 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Loading comments...