A fun food twist on a comfort classic beverage, this Hot Cocoa Dip Recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite in no time! Not only is it easy to prepare, it’s also a healthier sweet treat that’s naturally sweetened with California Prunes (a good-for-you food!)
Add the heavy cream, pitted prunes, and marshmallows to a microwave safe dish. Heat on high in 30 second intervals until marshmallows begin to expand (usually about 1 minute tops).
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to mix ingredients together into a dip consistency. Alternatively, you can also pour the ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender to process as well.
Scrape down the sides as needed, add in the cocoa powder, then process one more time for a smooth, creamy consistency.
Serve warm with fresh fruits, graham crackers, marshmallows, or simply on a spoon!
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 2 to 3 days for best quality (if it even lasts that long!)
Notes
Recipe Notes:
For those with a dairy allergy or following a plant-based diet, use a plant-based heavy cream made from soy or coconut.
To increase the protein of this dip (and stretch the serving size), mix in vanilla Greek yogurt or a scoop of chocolate protein powder depending on your audience. Yogurt works great for kids, whereas protein powder or collagen is perfect for the adult crowd!
Nutrition Tips:
To reap the full benefits of California Prunes, aim to use 8 prunes per recipe. If you’re still adjusting to swapping with fruits, ease into this with 6.
For a less sweet (and less added sugar) result, start with 8 marshmallows.
Nutrition Facts
Hot Cocoa Dip Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 73mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 399IU8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.