Tahini Hot Chocolate
Tahini Hot Chocolate is a thick, comforting, hot drink with a truly underrated flavour combination: tahini and chocolate. Tahini is a unique flavour that’s often used like peanut butter and has a bitter taste similar to chocolate so it works well in balance with the sweet ingredients.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ 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
- Use high-quality cocoa powder: Choose unsweetened, Dutch-processed or natural cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness: Start with 2 ½ teaspoons of maple syrup, then taste and add more if desired.
- Experiment with toppings: Try a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cocoa nibs, or a dash of cinnamon.
- I recommend straining homemade chocolate before serving to make sure your drink is really smooth and there’s no clumps of cocoa powder.
- I recommend adding the tahini at the end just to ensure you don’t overheat it
- Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon on the top of your drink is optional but delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal