Spekulatius hot cocoa with almond milk and almond butter

Spekulatius hot cocoa made with almond milk, cocoa powder and almond butter, with speculoos spice and maple syrup. Vegan and ready in 10 minutes – a cocoa instead of the usual juices on an Advent afternoon, 165 kcal.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 5 min
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 165 kcal per serving
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbs: 11 g

Ingredients

• 500ml almond milk
• 20g almond butter
• 25g maple syrup
• 15g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp speculoos spice
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · milk frother · whisk

1. Mix the cocoa powder, speculoos spice and salt with 100 ml of the almond milk to a smooth paste.
2. Heat the remaining almond milk in a pan until it steams.
3. Whisk in the cocoa paste, almond butter and maple syrup and let the cocoa infuse over a low heat for 2 minutes without letting it boil.
4. Briefly froth the cocoa with a milk frother.
5. Pour the Spekulatius cocoa into two mugs and dust with a pinch of speculoos spice.

Good to know

This cocoa tastes of Spekulatius without a single cookie going in. Speculoos spice and a spoonful of almond butter are all it takes, and maple syrup rounds it off. Made with almond milk, it's vegan and still creamy.

Swaps

Almond milk → oat milk (sweeter). Maple syrup → 2 dates, blended in. Almond butter → cashew butter. Speculoos spice → cinnamon, cardamom and a pinch of cloves.

Cooking tips

First mix the cocoa powder with some of the almond milk until smooth, then add the rest, so no lumps form.

Storage

Best drunk fresh; once cooled, it keeps for 1 day in the fridge – stir before reheating.

Allergens

Contains almonds; free from gluten, milk and egg. Cocoa contains a little caffeine; fine for children and during pregnancy in normal amounts.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spekulatius hot cocoa keep in the fridge?

Best drunk fresh; once cooled, it keeps for 1 day in the fridge – stir before reheating.

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