SPICED CHOCOLATE MILK

This super chocolaty milk is way more flavorful than the version you remember from childhood. To appeal to young kids, omit the spices.

MAKES: About 1 cup (1 serving)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened almond milk
• 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, broken up
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 cardamom pods

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. ADD all of the ingredients to a small saucepan, whisk well, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
2. Simmer until the cocoa powder and chocolate dissolve, whisking, about 3 minutes.
3. STRAIN into a small-medium bowl, cover, and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
4. Remove the spices, pour into a glass, and serve cold.