Chocolate Almond Milk

Ingredients:

• 1c almonds, whole
• 4c cold water (or 2c to increase creaminess)
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp of cocoa powder
• 4 dates (optional), pitted and soaked

Directions:

1. Soak almonds in water overnight (i.e. 8-12 hours), drain and rinse. 
2. Add nuts, water, sea salt, dates and cocoa to blender. Blend for approximately 2-3 minutes or until creamy texture achieved.
3. Place nut milk bag in a large bowl, and gently pour out the nut milk. Twist and squeeze the milk bag to allow the pulp to separate from the milk.
4. Bottle milk and refrigerate.  

 **If adding dates, soak them in hot water until soft.

Recipe and photo contributed by @onemorebite.dietitian