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The most indulgent yet super healthy homemade chocolate milk, with only three ingredients, and so easy to make. (vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free). Enjoy without the guilt!



Why Choose Homemade Chocolate Milk?

Take Charge of What's in Your Glass
One of the coolest things about whipping up your own dairy-free chocolate milk is that you get to call the shots on every single ingredient. When you pick high-quality, pure stuff, you’re not just making a tasty treat—you’re also making sure it’s good for you.

Health Benefits
Our homemade dairy-free chocolate milk isn't just a treat for your taste buds; it's also packed with health benefits:

-Plant-Based Goodness: Free from dairy, making it suitable for those with lactose intolerance or a vegan lifestyle.
-Rich in Antioxidants: Using pure cacao powder provides a good dose of antioxidants, which support overall health.

-Customize your sweetness level with maple syrup to avoid excessive sugar intake.

-Healthy Fats: When using almond or coconut milk, you benefit from the healthy fats that support brain health.


Healthy Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk Ingredients

Unsweetened Almond Milk
It's creamy, dreamy, and the perfect base for our chocolatey goodness.

Cacao Powder
Trust me, this stuff adds an intense chocolate flavor that will make your taste buds dance!

Maple syrup for that perfect touch of natural sweetness.

Blend it all together and voilà, you've got yourself a glass of healthy, dairy-free chocolate milk that's as friendly to your body as it is to your taste buds. Cheers! 


How to make this indulgence

It's simple pour everything into the blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust to your sweetness level.  This is where you can add your special twist too.  Pour and enjoy!

Customizable to Taste Preferences
This recipe is easily adaptable to suit your taste:

Sweetener: Swap maple syrup with honey, agave, or a sugar substitute of your choice.

Milk Alternative: Use your favorite dairy-free milk. Each variety will give a slightly different taste and texture.

Flavor Boost: Add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a drop of Young Living Peppermint Vitality or Orange Vitality™ essential oil for a unique twist.

Remember, not all essential oils are created equal, and safe ingestion is key. Learn more about the oils I use.


 healthy dairy-free chocolate milk

Ingredients
  • 4 Cups Unsweet Almond Milk or Milk Alternative of your choice
  • 1/4 Cup Cacao Powder
  • 1/4 Cup Real Maple Syrup
  • Optional flavor boosts a drop of Young Living Peppermint Vitality or Orange Vitality™ essential oil for a unique twist.
    Remember, not all essential oils are created equal, and safe ingestion is key. Learn more about the oils I use.
Directions
In a blender pour all ingredients in together and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve with your favorite cookie.


Notes
  • Recipe makes 4 1/2 cups of rich delicious chocolate milk.
  • Coconut or oat milk may be substituted for almond milk.
  • Adjust sweetness to your desired level by adding more or less maple syrup.
  • Elevate your chocolate milk with cinnamon, vanilla extract or drop of peppermint vitality.
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You should try this healthy dairy-free milk recipe because it is packed with rich, natural flavors from almond milk, cacao powder, and maple syrup and is super simple to make with just three ingredients.  It's a delicious and nutritious alternative to dairy go ahead an indulge!


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