Jun 3rd

Chocolate Cashew Milk

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 2

Yes. You can also put chocolate in your nut milk! You can make in advance and store in refrigerator for 3-5 days. Shake well before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 12 oz filtered water
  • 2 Tbs. raw cacao nibs or 2 oz piece of 70% cacao or darker chocolate
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbs. raw agave nectar
  • Pinch sea salt
Directions

  1. Drain nuts.
  2. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

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