Vegan Hot Chocolate
This velvety Vegan Hot Chocolate recipe is dairy-free, and made with all-natural ingredients. Cozy up to the fireplace with a mug full of rich and chocolatey hot chocolate that is completely homemade, in just minutes.
WHY THIS VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE IS SO GOOD
- It’s made with dairy-free milk, and you can choose your favorite type. I like to use almond milk or oat milk, but any milk-like beverage works!
- Vegan marshmallows are a must if you want to get the full hot chocolate experience, without any animal products. Trader Joe’s sells vegan mini marshmallows, or you can order Dandies marshmallows online.
- We’re making this dairy-free hot chocolate a decadent double-chocolate treat! Both unsweetened cocoa powder and vegan chocolate chips are stirred into the mix.
- A dollop of Aquafaba Whipped Cream will also add even more deliciousness to this hot chocolate!
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE
- This recipe serves 3-4 people, depending on the size of your mugs. Feel free to scale the recipe up or down as needed though.
- For parties, make a big batch of hot cocoa, then transfer it to a small crockpot to keep it warm. Be sure to stir well when serving.
- If you can’t find vegan marshmallows, top your hot chocolate with a drizzle of melted chocolate, chocolate sauce, or a dollop of coconut whipped cream.
- Adjust the sweetness if needed. Some vegan chocolate chips are less sweet than others. I usually taste the cocoa before I serve it, and add a bit more sugar if I need to.
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Homemade Vegan Hot Chocolate
This velvety Vegan Hot Chocolate recipe is dairy-free, and made with all-natural ingredients. Cozy up to the fireplace with a mug full of rich and chocolatey hot chocolate that is completely homemade, in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond milk or other non-dairy milk, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Vegan marshmallows optional, for topping
Instructions
Heat and Mix Ingredients
- In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk, cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the cocoa powder dissolves.3 cups almond milk, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Melt the Chocolate
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the hot chocolate is smooth.
Add Flavor
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.½ teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
Serve
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with vegan marshmallows, if desired.Vegan marshmallows
