Spiced Almond Milk Hot Chocolate

Cosy up with our indulgent, dairy free hot chocolate with a kick. Something to warm your hands and heart in these long winter months. Our almond milk makes it extra thick and creamy so go on, treat yourself!

Serves 2

Ingredients

- 4 tbsp of cocoa or cacao powder

- 250ml of Paleo Foods Co. 9% Almond Milk

- 2 tbsp of date nectar (or coconut sugar, maple syrup)

- ½ tsp of ground cinnamon

- ¼ tsp of vanilla bean powder

- ¼ tsp of ground nutmeg

- 1 small pinch of clove

- 1 small pinch of ground chilli or cayenne pepper (optional)

Toppings

- ½ teaspoon of grated nutmeg

- Cocoa powder for dusting

Directions

1. In a medium pot over a low heat, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder and date nectar.

2. Then add the spice mix of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg clove and chilli (optional). Bring to a low simmer.

3. Add a small amount of water as desired if you prefer a thinner consistency.

4. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, adding more date nectar for increased sweetness or chilli for added kick!

5. Divide between 2 mugs and dust with grated nutmeg and a sprinkling of cocoa powder

6. Enjoy right away!

Vegan Chickpea Pancakes

Happy Pancake Day!

Give these vegan pancakes a try made with our thick, creamy almond milk and drizzled with maple syrup.

Makes a stack of 7­-8 pancakes

Ingredients

• 125g chickpea flour
• 1 ½ tsp of baking powder
• 100 ml of The Paleo Foods Co. 9% almond milk
• 1 large ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup
• Coconut oil (for frying)
• Optional: pinch of salt, ½ tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of vanilla

Method

1. In a large bowl sift together the chickpea flour and baking powder.

2. Place the banana, maple syrup, almond milk and the optional ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk together to create a smooth batter. If the batter seems to thick add a little extra almond milk gradually, or if it seems too wet add a little extra flour (you want a slightly thicker than traditional pancake recipe).

4. Place a small frying pan on a medium heat adding one teaspoon of coconut oil. Once the pan is hot and the oil has melted reduce the heat a little.

5. Scoop up a full ladle of the pancake batter and pour onto the pan, after 1 minute or so, or when the top starts to bubble, flip and cook on the other side. (It’s useful to peak underneath the pancake before you flip to check it has got colour!). 

6. Continue with the rest of the batter until all pancakes are made and then serve with coconut yogurt, extra maple syrup, berries and a sprinkling of freshly toasted pecans (or our grain-free granola!)

Enjoy!

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