This healthy and delicious hot chocolate recipe is a dairy-free alternative to the traditional hot chocolate we grew up with as kids. It also packs a whopping 20 grams of protein in each serving. 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
- Collagen Powder – I use the Further Foods Unflavored Collagen Peptides in my healthy hot chocolate recipe! It’s completely flavorless, and doesn’t yield any weird chalkiness or clumps in your drink. However, feel free to use whatever unflavored collagen powder you prefer.
- 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
This healthy and delicious hot chocolate recipe is a dairy-free 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!
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Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Scoops Unflavored Collagen Powder
Optional:
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 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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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 20g
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