Name: Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups non-dairy milk; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips; 4 tablespoons coconut sugar; 2 tablespoons almond butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract*

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Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

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Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate

2 cups non-dairy milkI tested this with almond and oat milk and both were great!

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

4 tablespoons coconut sugar or other sweetener of your choice, maple syrup would also be great!

2 tablespoons almond butter

1 tsp vanilla extract*

Instructions

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Instructions

In a small pot over medium heat, combine all ingredients.

Cook until it begins to bubble around the edges, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until it is heated to your desired temperature and thickened slightly.

Pour into 2 mugs and serve with optional marshmallows or whipped cream! ENJOY!

Notes

*almond or peppermint extract would also taste great! If using peppermint extract, I’d start with just a couple drops to start and add more to taste.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🫗
Whisk cocoa powder with a small amount of hot milk first to create a smooth paste, preventing lumps and ensuring rich, even chocolate flavor throughout your drink.
Temper with Almond Butter 🥜
Add almond butter to the pot before the milk to create a creamy emulsion; this prevents separation and adds luxurious mouthfeel without dairy.
Quality Chocolate Makes All the Difference 🍫
Use premium dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher) with minimal additives; they dissolve smoothly and provide complex flavor that elevates the entire beverage.
Low Heat Throughout 🔥
Keep heat at medium or below to prevent scorching and preserve the delicate vanilla notes; high heat can also cause non-dairy milk to separate or develop a burnt taste.
Froth for Luxurious Texture ✨
Use an immersion blender or whisk vigorously for 30 seconds at the end to create a silky foam top, adding an upscale café-style finish to your homemade hot chocolate.