Fall-Spiced Warm Chocolate Milk

Nut Milk:

• 2 cups warm water
• 1 cup raw almond or hazelnuts, soaked
• 3 dates, pitted

Seasoning:

• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground cardamom
• ½ tsp vanilla powder or ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Dash of salt

Directions:

1. Soak raw nuts in water for 12 hours, then rinse.
2. On stove top, warm water to about 120 degrees.
3. Add water, nuts and dates to blender and blend for 1-2 minutes.
4. Strain blender contents through nut milk bag into large bowl.
5. Add nut milk and remaining ingredients to blender and blend for 10 seconds.
6. Pour into mug and garnish with extra cayenne or cinnamon.
7. Enjoy!