A delicious twist on the ice cream classic, this thick and creamy Dark Chocolate Malt is scented with cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne.
June has finally arrived which means summer vacation is just around the corner! In my neighborhood, that also means the beginning of ice cream truck season which is always a welcome sight for my little guys.
Of course, June also happens to be National Dairy Month which I’ve been celebrating here on The Lemon Bowl for years. In fact, you may recall my visit to a local dairy farm last year with my 4-year old’s preschool class.
This year, I decided to celebrate with one of my all-time favorite summertime desserts: chocolate malts. In typical Liz fashion, I gave it a Mexican twist by adding cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne. The warm spices pair perfectly with the creamy vanilla ice cream, whole milk and dark cocoa powder.
Admittedly, chocolate malts are a bit on the indulgent side which is why I always prefer to make them at home as much as possible. Whenever you cook at home, you can control the quality of ingredients like choosing fresh, wholesome and natural dairy foods like full fat ice cream and whole milk.
As an added bonus, each serving has 17 grams of protein per serving plus a range of vitamins and nutrients.
Of course, the real treat is the moment of undeniable joy that occurs when I share this decadent chocolate malt with the family. A win win for this #MomOfBoys.
Your straw is waiting.
Dark Chocolate Malt
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Garnish to serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cinnamon if you wish.
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That’s what weekly and activity smart points are for, Liz!!LOL!! By the way, have you ever made avocado dark chocolate cookies? So yummy!! You don’t want to eat those too close to bed time–could keep you awake!!????????????????????
NO but i want to!! Do you have a recipe?
I emailed the recipe to you, Liz! Let me know if it came through OK! I have a couple of recipes for Avocado chocolate pudding too–I can send you those too if you’d like them!????
Thank you so much Corry!!!
I’m picturing myself sitting on my back patio, sipping on one of these beauties. It’s going to happen this summer!
You absolutely must!!
Omg. I need this in my life!
And my doctor just told me to stay away from chocolate. Boo, hiss!! This sounds wonderful, and I’m glad it contains as much protein as it does, because for me it would be a meal. If I’m going to splurge and throw caution to the wind, this would be the thing to do it with.
Darnit!! Even if it’s just cocoa powder, unsweetened?
Yes. Chocolate has a lot of caffeine, and caffeine contributes significantly to anxiety levels. I don’t handle caffeine well as far as sleep goes. I’ve been feeling very much better since getting off chocolate. When I’ve had time to really get used to being off chocolate, I might have it for breakfast occasionally. The one thing I won’t give up is my mole salad dressing, which uses Mexican chocolate.
I don’t blame you – mole is incredible!
You had me at dark chocolate. This looks fantastic! Beautiful photography, as well!
Oh my gosh, yes please!! LOVE the spice you put in here :)
This looks beautiful! Almost too pretty to drink…Almost!
So so good!
Well…….this could be doable if I have a 1/2cup of this, Liz!!! That would be 6.75 WW smart points!!! But it looks so good!! I.need. to. try it!!????????????. ????????
This is one to save for a splurge meal! ;) Let me know if you try it!
I’ll have to get some malted milk powder first, Liz! Do you think our 56 th wedding anniversary on June 16 would be considered a good dessert after a special meal????❤️????❤️
Oh my gosh it sure would!! Happy Anniversary to you!!
Liz, I finally had a chance to try it–all I can say is YUM!!!! My husband even liked it and he isn’t fond of dark chocolate!! I had some left and froze it! So good!! Glad I pinned it, even though it’s a bit high in WW smart pointsLOL!!! Keep those yummy recipes coming, OK?????????????
Oh my gosh that makes me so happy!!!! I’m so glad to hear you love it!! Sorry for all the points – haha.
Malt powder is my favorite thing ever!
Literally mine too!!