Sweet Beet Red Velvet Hot Chocolate (Vegan)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 407 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup canned sliced beets drained, juice reserved
- 4 tsp. beet powder
- 1-1/2 cups oat milk
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or to taste
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
- Pinch fine sea salt
Optional toppings
Instructions
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In food processor, purée sliced beets, beet powder and 2-3 tablespoons reserved beet juice until very smooth. Set aside.
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In medium saucepan over low heat, warm oat milk until steaming. Add chopped dark chocolate and whisk until completely melted. Add beet purée, whisking gently until warmed through.
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Remove from heat. Whisk in maple syrup, vanilla bean paste and fine sea salt.
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Pour into mugs. Top as desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Sweet Beet Red Velvet Hot Chocolate (Vegan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 115mg5%
Potassium 466mg13%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 230IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 120mg12%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.