# Tahini Hot Chocolate Recipes This Tahini Hot Chocolate is Creamy and Nutritious By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-recipe References: [bonappetit](http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tahini-hot-chocolate) & [bonappetit](http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tahini-hot-chocolate) You may think of tahini paste as something that only belongs in shawarma and falafel sandwiches, but this tahini hot chocolate recipe -- brought to you by the folks at Bon Appetit -- clearly proves otherwise. This recipe infuses hot chocolate with the sesame seed tahini paste, a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern, North African and Greek cuisines. To create your tahini hot chocolate, begin by heating two cups of almond milk and a couple of tablespoons of agave syrup in a small saucepan and whisk to dissolve the syrup. You'll want to use unsweetened almond milk here. Once the liquid is steaming, throw in 3 tablespoons of tahini paste and an ounce and a half of [chopped bittersweet chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates). Whisk until the liquid is smooth and creamy, pour into a mug and enjoy! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tahini-infused Beverages:** Expanding the use of tahini paste in beverages can create a new category of drinks. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Replacing traditional sweeteners can create nutritional options for consumers with dietary restrictions. - **Flavor Fusions:** Incorporating regional flavors into classic recipes can create unique taste experiences for adventurous consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** Tahini-infused beverages can create a new product category for cafes and restaurants. - **Health and Wellness:** Using alternative sweeteners can cater to consumers with health restrictions. - **Food and Beverage:** Flavor fusions can create innovative product offerings within the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tahini-frozen-desserts.md) - [Sesame-Based Dessert Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-sesame-sauce.md) - [Tahini-Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-oat-chocolate-cookies.md) - [Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweet-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Tahini-Based Snack Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messy-face-spread.md) - [Seasoned Cafe Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bay-hot-chocolate.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md)