Add 1 cup milk, dates and rolled oats into a blender jug. Soak for 30 minutes and blend until smooth.
In a saucepan, add the oat mixture, rest of the milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, and whisk well until combined.
Bring to heat and genly simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot with spoonful of whipped cream or coconut whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with rolled oats.
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CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE:NUTRITIONAL INFO (per mug of hot chocolate):204 calories, fat 11.5g, carb 21g, protein 7.8gIMMUNE BOOSTING HOT CHOCOLATE:NUTRITIONAL INFO (per mug of hot chocolate):188 calories, fat 11.8g, carb 17.2g, protein 5.9gOATMEAL HOT CHOCOLATE:NUTRITIONAL INFO (per mug of hot chocolate):200 calories, fat 9g, carb 25.4g, protein 8.2g