Description
This rich and creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate is a dairy-free, comforting treat made with cocoa powder, dairy-free milk, and sweetened to perfection. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe is quick to prepare and topped with optional vegan whipped cream for an indulgent experience, making it a delicious and warming American dessert drink.
Ingredients
Vegan Hot Chocolate
- 2 ¾ cups (660 ml) dairy-free milk (light coconut milk recommended)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp sweetener of choice (e.g. coconut sugar)
- 3 tbsp (18 g) cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 3 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional)
- Vegan whipped cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Vegan chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, add the dairy-free milk, cinnamon, salt, sweetener of choice, and cocoa powder. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth mixture.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Heat: Add the dairy-free chocolate chips to the saucepan. Place the pan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring to ensure the chocolate chips melt completely and blend into the hot chocolate base.
- Simmer and Finish: Let the mixture simmer for a few seconds to deepen the flavors, then turn off the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract to add warmth and fragrance to the drink.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Optionally, top with vegan whipped cream, dust with cocoa powder, and drizzle with vegan chocolate for an extra indulgent touch. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder and high-quality dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount or type of sweetener used.
- Use light coconut milk for a creamy but less heavy drink; other dairy-free milks like almond or oat milk can be substituted based on preference.
- Optional toppings like vegan whipped cream and drizzled chocolate add extra decadence but can be omitted for a simpler version.
- Check the original blog post for additional tips, substitutions, and variations to customize your hot chocolate experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
