Name: Single Serving Dairy Free Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cocoa powder regular or dark; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 2 teaspoons maple syrup substitute with your favorite sweetener; 0.5 tsp vanilla; 0.125 tsp peppermint extract

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Single Serving Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

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Single Serving Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

1 tbsp cocoa powder regular or dark

1 cup unsweetened almond milk substitute with your favorite milk

2 teaspoons maple syrup substitute with your favorite sweetener

Optional Variations

½ tsp vanilla

⅛ tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the cocoa powder in a mug. Add 2 tablespoons of the milk and sweetener, and mix with a mini whisk or spoon until smooth. Add the remaining milk and chopped chocolate if using, and whisk until well combined.

Place in the microwave and cook for 1 – 1 1/2 minutes or until the desired temperature is reached. Add the extracts if using, and whisk or stir until smooth.

Top with marshmallows, coconut cream if desired and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sift Your Cocoa Powder 🎯
Sift cocoa powder before mixing to remove lumps and ensure a silky, smooth texture without gritty particles in your final drink.
Whisk in Cool Milk First ❄️
Add a small amount of room-temperature almond milk to cocoa powder and whisk into a smooth paste before adding hot milk to prevent clumping.
Layer Your Extracts Strategically 🌿
Add vanilla extract before heating and peppermint extract after heating to preserve the peppermint's bright, fresh notes without cooking off its delicate flavors.
Use Microwave Power Wisely ⚡
Heat almond milk in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to prevent scorching and achieve the perfect warmth without creating a skin or burnt flavor.
Balance Sweetness Gradually 🍯
Start with half your desired sweetener amount, taste, then adjust incrementally since concentrated cocoa powder and extracts can taste different at different sweetness levels.