Chai spiced almond hot chocolate
Alpro’s chai spiced almond hot chocolate is perfect on a cold winter’s day. The plant-based recipe means that even vegans or diary-dodgers can enjoy the warming winter drink.
Preparation time: 10 mins
Ingredients (serves 4)
550ml Alpro Almond Unsweetened
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
2 pinches ground ginger
2 cloves
3tbsp agave or honey
50g dark chocolate
1tbsp cocoa powder
1tbsp corn flour
1tbsp toasted flaked almonds
2 strawberries
Method
Prepare the cardamom pods by bruising them, then place into a saucepan along with the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, agave or honey and Alpro Almond Unsweetened.
Warm over a low heat and slowly bring to the boil.
Meanwhile, grate the chocolate onto a plate and mix with the cocoa powder and corn flour.
Take the warmed Alpro Almond Unsweetened and pour through a sieve to separate from the spices, then pour back into the pan and set over a low heat.
Gradually add the grated chocolate mixture, whisking continuously.
Heat the hot chocolate for 2 minutes then serve topped with the flaked almonds and a few slices of strawberry.
This recipe was brought to you by Alpro.
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