Frozen Hot Chocolate

A great dessert or smoothie option!

Ingredients:

*3/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (BRAND: Friendly Farms - Aldi)

*1/3 cup Oats (BRAND: Nature's Path - Golden Harvest or other health food store)

*2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (BRAND: Anthony's - Online or Organique)

*1 Tbsp Chia Seeds (BRAND: Foods Alive - Organique)

*1/2–1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (to taste) (BRAND: ChocZero - Online)

*1 dropper Vanilla Stevia (BRAND: Sweet Leaf - Golden Harvest, other health food store or Organique)

*1/2 cup Cashew Yogurt (BRAND: Forager - Golden Harvest or other health food store)

*2–3 Ice Cubes (optional)

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Instructions:

*The night before, add all the ingredients except for the yogurt and ice to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

*When ready to eat, add the yogurt and ice, and blend on high until the oats have fully broken down and a smooth, creamy consistency is reached. If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of almond milk. Transfer to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings and enjoy!

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