Hot Chocolate with Dates

Bring a pot of water to a boil. While you wait on that, add the almond butter, cacao powder, and pitted dates to a high-speed blender. 2. When the water is done boiling, measure out one cup, pour it into the blender, and secure the lid. Note: Cover the vent in your blender's lid with a thin dish towel to allow steam to safely escape without splattering you. This is not the time to use a bullet-style blender, as there's no way for the steam pressure to safely escape. 3. Blend until the mixture looks smooth and creamy, with no visible pieces of dates. Pour it into a mug right away and enjoy. If you don't have a powerful blender, pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer on the way to your mug, to catch any date pieces that might have been missed. 4. prep15 mins 5. cook25 mins 6. total40 mins