this could also be called:
Banana-Mint Hot Chocolate
Arnie and I have been experimenting with cutting back on sugar and grains, and we came up with this incredible hot chocolate recipe one night. It's thicker and creamier than regular hot chocolate, thanks to the coconut milk, almond milk, and the pureed banana. Between the understated sweetness, the hint of cool mint, and the richness of the chocolate and the coconut milk, this is pretty darn good.
Ingredients (serves 4)
2 very ripe bananas- they should have brown spots.
(using un-ripe bananas results in a weird, chunky texture and no sweetness!)
2 oz cocoa mass, cocoa powder, or unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 can coconut milk
3 c unsweetened almond milk (I used Blue Diamond brand, comes in a carton)
~4 drops mint extract
Instructions:
Heat the almond milk over medium-low, stirring.
Add the bananas, cut into pieces, and the chocolate.
Blend with an immersion blender.
Add coconut milk.
Ready when heated; stir in the mint extract and serve.
I am a fan of the subtle banana texture, but if this bothers you, you could probably blend the bananas really well beforehand in a standard blender or something.
