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Photo of Vegan Hot Chocolate in a glass mug, with vegan marshmallows on top. There is a wood bowl with marshmallows to the right of the mug and a kitchen towel to the left of the mug.

Vegan Hot Chocolate

Cindy
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.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drink Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • vegan marshmallows for topping optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, add almond milk, cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, and granulated sugar. Whisk to combine.
    Top view photo of a saucepan with almond milk, vegan chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, ready to mix with a wire whisk.
  • Turn the heat to medium and whisk as the mixture warms and the chocolate chips melt.
    Top view photo of a saucepan with almond milk, vegan chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar whisked together until combined.
  • Once the chocolate chips have melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
    Top view photo of a saucepan with Vegan Hot Chocolate, cooling down until it is ready to serve.
  • Pour into mugs and top with vegan marshmallows.
    Photo of Vegan Hot Chocolate in a glass mug, with vegan marshmallows on top. There is a wood bowl with marshmallows to the right of the mug and a kitchen towel to the left of the mug.

Notes

  • This recipe will serve 3-4 depending on how big your mugs are. You can scale the recipe up or down, depending on your needs. 
  • For parties, make a big batch and keep the hot cocoa warm in a small crockpot. Be sure to stir well when serving. 
  • Instead of vegan marshmallows, you can top the hot chocolate with a drizzle of melted chocolate, peanut butter, or a dollop of vegan coconut whipped cream.
  • If your vegan chocolate chips are not very sweet, you may want to add more sugar to the mixture. I like to taste and adjust the sweetness of the hot chocolate before serving.
  • Feel free to add other flavorings to turn this hot chocolate into a gourmet beverage. 
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