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    Homemade Tahini Hot Chocolate

    Published: Jan 11, 2022 ยท Modified: Jun 18, 2023 by Christy Faber ยท 2 Comments

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    Tahini Hot Chocolate is a thick, comforting hot drink with a truly underrated flavour combination: tahini and chocolate. Tahini is a unique flavour thatโ€™s often used like peanut butter and has a bitter taste similar to chocolate so it works well in balance with the sweet ingredients.  I love tahini in everything from hummus to tahini balsamic dressing or tahini stuffed dates.

    Tahini Hot Chocolate is almost as quick to make as hot chocolate from a mix.  Simply warm your milk of choice in a sauce pan and add in unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, a pinch of sea salt and tahini. Warm it all together and enjoy.

    I love making homemade hot chocolate because I can control the amount of sugar. I also love knowing every single ingredient that goes into making my drink. If you prefer, make this recipe dairy free by swapping out whole milk for coconut milk.

    I love to drink Tahini Hot Chocolate in the evening. Geoff often brews coffee at insane times in the evening, 9:00 p.m. or even later. When I hear the coffee grinder going late into the evening, I will hear Geoff say, โ€œYou want some coffee?โ€, with a wink. He knows my cut off time for serious caffeine intake is no later than 5:00 p.m. But If I want to enjoy a hot drink while Geoff drinks his evening coffee, I will make a homemade hot chocolate. 

    So, What is Tahini?

    Tahini is made from grinding sesame seeds into a smooth butter. Tahini is a key ingredient in making delicious, creamy, satisfying hummus but donโ€™t limit tahini to just hummus. Tahini is delicious in salad dressings, cookies, banana bread, lattes or as a spread on toast.

    How to Make Tahini Hot Chocolate

    Warm a cup of milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

    Whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.

    Once all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the milk is at the perfect drinking temperature, add tahini and stir for another 30 seconds.

    Strain the drink as you pour it into your favourite coffee mug.

    Optional: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!

    Tips for Making Tahini Hot Chocolate

    • I recommend straining homemade chocolate before serving to make sure your drink is really smooth and thereโ€™s no clumps of cocoa powder. 
    • I recommend adding the tahini at the end just to ensure you donโ€™t overheat it
    • Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon on the top of your drink is optional but delicious.

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    Tahini Hot Chocolate Recipe

    Tahini Hot Chocolate

    Christy Faber
    Tahini Hot Chocolate is a thick, comforting, hot drink with a truly underrated flavour combination: tahini and chocolate. Tahini is a unique flavour thatโ€™s often used like peanut butter and has a bitter taste similar to chocolate so it works well in balance with the sweet ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 drink
    Calories 292 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk of choice
    • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 ยฝ tsp maple syrup
    • pinch of sea salt
    • 1 tbsp tahini well stirred

    Instructions
     

    • Warm a cup of milk in a saucepan over medium low heat.
    • Whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.
    • Once all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the milk is the perfect drinking temperature, add tahini and stir for another 30 seconds.
    • Strain the drink as you pour it into your favourite mug.
    • Optional: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!

    Notes

    Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon on the top of your drink is optional but delicious.ย 
    I recommend straining homemade chocolate before serving to make sure your drink is really smooth with no clumps of cocoa powder.ย 
    I recommend adding the tahini at the end just to ensure you donโ€™t overheat it

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you make this Tahini Hot Chocolate recipe, please leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! I aim to respond to every single comment. I am so grateful when you trust me and try one of my recipe creations in your own kitchen. I love to hear how it went!  Letโ€™s connect on Instagram and tag me in your food pics!

    โ€˜Til next time,

    Christy

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    1. Maria says

      October 19, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      Hi Christy! This sounds delicious! Where do you usually purchase your tahini from? Thanks!

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      • Christy Faber says

        October 28, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        My local grocery store has Tahini in the "International Foods" aisle! Hope that helps!

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