Vegan HOT CHOCOLATE AND MARSHMALLOWS

The marshmallows in this recipe really make it special, so do yourself a favor and buy some. YOU DESERVE IT. They are sugary clouds of joy and they make me feel like everything is okay, especially on those cold winter days. —EvE

SERVES 1 OR 2

2 cups (470 ml) plain unsweetened almond milk

3 tbsp (21 g) cocoa powder

½ tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

¼ cup (43 g) pitted Medjool dates

¼ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL, BUT VERY RECOMMENDED)

Vegan marshmallows

Chocolate shavings

Blend all the hot chocolate ingredients until smooth, luscious and sweet. Adjust according to taste and texture preferences. Add to a saucepan and warm over low heat. Pour into mugs. Add marshmallows and chocolate shavings if desired!