Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate

This healthy and delicious hot chocolate recipe is a dairy-free and vegan alternative to the traditional hot chocolate we grew up with as kids. Quick to make with only 4-ingredients needed, this hot chocolate is perfect to cozy up with on the couch with this winter!

Main Ingredients Needed to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate

• Non-dairy milk (or regular, your choice)

• Cocoa Powder

• Maple Syrup

• Salt

• Cinnamon & Vanilla Extract – totally optional, but these ingredients really bring out the flavor of the chocolate!

Tips When Making My Hot Chocolate Recipe

• Want it to be sugar-free? Replace the maple syrup with your favorite sugar-free alternative. 

• Non-dairy milk – almond milk or oat milk is a great choice. However, if you want a creamier and nut-free drink, try using coconut milk instead.

• No cup of hot chocolate is complete without whipped cream or marshmallows, or both! 

• You can also add chocolate or caramel sauces over the marshmallows for a delightful salty-sweet flavor.

• Who said hot chocolate is just for kids?! You can’t go wrong with adding Irish cream, coffee liqueur or peppermint schnapps.

• Even more topping ideas – Chocolate chips, finely chopped nuts, crushed graham crackers, and candy cane pieces!

Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Samantha Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

1

minute

Cooking time

4

minutes

Total time

5

minutes

This healthy and delicious hot chocolate recipe is a dairy-free and vegan alternative to the traditional hot chocolate we grew up with as kids. Quick to make with only 4-ingredients needed, this hot chocolate is perfect to cozy up with on the couch with this winter!

Ingredients

• 3 Cups Non-Dairy Milk

• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder

• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

• 1 Pinch Salt

• Optional:

• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Directions

• Add the non-dairy milk to a small saucepan over low heat.
• Once milk is hot, add in remaining ingredients. Whisk constantly until everything has dissolved.
• Pour into two mugs, top with mini marshmallows or coconut whipped cream and enjoy!

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