Chocolate Almond Milk

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 3 Medjool dates
• 3 cups of water
• 2 ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Soak almonds for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Drain & rinse.
2. Soak dates for 15 minutes.
3. Combine water, dates, & almonds in high-powered blender & blend on high for about 2 minutes.
4. Strain almond milk through cheesecloth, sieve, or nut milk bag (like Ellie’s).
5. Pour strained almond milk back into blender & add in cocoa powder & salt. Blend to combine.
6. Pour into an airtight container & refrigerate immediately.

Makes about 3 ½ cups of almond milk
 
*Notes:
Keeps for 1 week in the refrigerator