Raw Food Recipe, Hot Chocolate n Marshmallows

raw cacao powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Carob powder is often less expensive and caffeine-free.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is typically less expensive and widely available.

medjool dates

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides sweetness with fewer calories.

raw cashews

🥗Healthier: soaked sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a lower-cost alternative that still provides creaminess.

Blend almond milk, raw cacao powder, medjool dates, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, and sea salt until smooth.

Heat the blended mixture gently in a saucepan over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally.

Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and set aside.

Soak raw cashews in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

Blend soaked cashews with coconut oil, agave syrup, and a pinch of salt until creamy.

Spoon the cashew mixture into a dehydrator tray lined with parchment paper.

Shape the cashew mixture into small marshmallow-sized pieces.

Dehydrate at 115°F for 6-8 hours until firm.

Serve the hot chocolate topped with cacao nibs and dehydrated marshmallows.

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