Chocolate was currency in 1500s Mexico—one cacao bean bought a tomato, 100 beans bought a turkey.
Homemade Chocolate Drink
Indulge in a cozy cup of goodness with this delightful homemade chocolate drink! Crafted with wholesome amaranth and nutrient-packed chia seeds, this rich and creamy beverage is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a boost for your body. Perfect for warming up your afternoons or satisfying your sweet cravings, this drink is a chocolate lover's dream come true!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (15 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 3 cups of amaranth (720 ml)
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a blender, add 3 cups of amaranth, 1/4 cup of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder.
- 2
Blend everything well until fine.
- 3
Store the mixture in a glass container and let it cool slightly.
- 4
To prepare the drink, heat your milk and mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chocolate mixture according to your taste.
- 5
Sweeten with sugar, coconut sugar, or any sweetener of your choice.
- 6
For a cold drink, blend with banana, fruit, or dates.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast the amaranth in a dry pan at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until it pops and turns golden, as this develops nutty flavors through the Maillard reaction and reduces the raw grain taste that can make the drink gritty.technique350°F for 8-10 minutes
- ✓Heat milk to exactly 150-160°F when mixing in the chocolate powder blend, as this temperature range allows cocoa particles to dissolve completely without scalding the milk proteins.timing150-160°F
- ✓Blend the dry mixture for 2-3 minutes in pulses to prevent overheating the motor, as amaranth's high fiber content requires extended grinding to achieve a fine powder that won't settle out of the drink.equipment2-3 minutes in pulses
- ✓Hydrate chia seeds in 3 parts liquid for 15 minutes before adding to the blend, as dry chia can absorb up to 12 times its weight in liquid and create an unexpectedly thick, gel-like texture in the final drink.ingredient3:1 liquid ratio, 15 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:8 ratio of chocolate mixture to milk (2-3 tablespoons per cup) and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to create proper emulsion, preventing the heavier amaranth particles from settling to the bottom.technique1:8 ratio, 30 seconds whisking
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Chocolate was currency in 1500s Mexico—one cacao bean bought a tomato, 100 beans bought a turkey.
Homemade Chocolate Drink
Indulge in a cozy cup of goodness with this delightful homemade chocolate drink! Crafted with wholesome amaranth and nutrient-packed chia seeds, this rich and creamy beverage is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a boost for your body. Perfect for warming up your afternoons or satisfying your sweet cravings, this drink is a chocolate lover's dream come true!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (15 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 3 cups of amaranth (720 ml)
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a blender, add 3 cups of amaranth, 1/4 cup of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder.
- 2
Blend everything well until fine.
- 3
Store the mixture in a glass container and let it cool slightly.
- 4
To prepare the drink, heat your milk and mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chocolate mixture according to your taste.
- 5
Sweeten with sugar, coconut sugar, or any sweetener of your choice.
- 6
For a cold drink, blend with banana, fruit, or dates.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast the amaranth in a dry pan at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until it pops and turns golden, as this develops nutty flavors through the Maillard reaction and reduces the raw grain taste that can make the drink gritty.technique350°F for 8-10 minutes
- ✓Heat milk to exactly 150-160°F when mixing in the chocolate powder blend, as this temperature range allows cocoa particles to dissolve completely without scalding the milk proteins.timing150-160°F
- ✓Blend the dry mixture for 2-3 minutes in pulses to prevent overheating the motor, as amaranth's high fiber content requires extended grinding to achieve a fine powder that won't settle out of the drink.equipment2-3 minutes in pulses
- ✓Hydrate chia seeds in 3 parts liquid for 15 minutes before adding to the blend, as dry chia can absorb up to 12 times its weight in liquid and create an unexpectedly thick, gel-like texture in the final drink.ingredient3:1 liquid ratio, 15 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:8 ratio of chocolate mixture to milk (2-3 tablespoons per cup) and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to create proper emulsion, preventing the heavier amaranth particles from settling to the bottom.technique1:8 ratio, 30 seconds whisking