I was looking for a way to make hot cocoa with less refined sugar, and came up with the idea to use dates. Initially, I was just looking for a sweetener replacement...but then I fell in love with the caramel-y taste of the dates in my cocoa and amped it up with an extra bit of salt! <br /> <br />Please note: This recipe really only works in the microwave. I don't know why, but I've tried it on the stovetop and it just never thickens in the same glorious way. I wouldn't insist if it wasn't true! <br /> <br />As for milk, both almond and dairy work just fine. <br /> <br />More at my blog: http://whateverpieces.com/2017/02/06/date-salted-caramel-and-almond-milk-hot-cocoa/

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