Homemade Vegan Hot Chocolate
This dairy free hot chocolate is actually thick and creamy, full of deep chocolate flavor, and made vegan with natural ingredients. It's the coziness in a mug kids and adults a like will want to sip on all winter long.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips dairy free
- 2 cups dairy free milk plain and unsweetened, I used almond milk
- ⅓ cup coconut cream this is the thick part at the top of a can of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup you can also use honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings marshmallows, chopped chocolate, cinnamon, etc.
Instructions
- Add the chocolate to a pot and heat on the stove over low heat, stirring consistently until melted.1 cup chocolate chips
- Add the dairy free milk and coconut cream and stir gently to combine.2 cups dairy free milk, ⅓ cup coconut cream
- Stir in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Let the hot chocolate cook for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cocoa is fully incorporated.1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Serve the hot chocolate warm with desired toppings and enjoy!Optional toppings
Notes
Storing : To store this hot chocolate for later, allow it to cool down and then pour it into an air tight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, heat up a serving in a pot on the stove or in the microwave until warm. Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg