The months are becoming cooler and we’re nearing the holidays! There’s nothing better than cozying up with a cup of vegan hot chocolate on a winter’s night. Surrounded by string lights, blankets and a good movie, that’s our idea of a perfect night in! This vegan hot chocolate recipe is just as delicious as any store bought hot cocoa, in fact we think it’s even better. The ingredients are clean, and anyone can enjoy this sweet treat. Whether you’re plant based, lactose intolerant, or don’t like eating too much refined sugar, this recipe is the way to go!
“There’s nothing better than cozying up with a cup of vegan hot chocolate on a winter’s night. Surrounded by string lights, blankets and a good movie, that’s our idea of a perfect night in!“
Vegan Hot Chocolate Ingredients
Store-bought hot chocolate mixes can have a lot of ingredients, many of which you don’t really need to make great hot chocolate! (dairy milk powder, oils, stabilizers, preservatives, and the list goes on…) Check out the simple list of ingredients that you’ll need to make an easy and delicious homemade hot chocolate:
- Non Dairy Milk: Oat milk is my go to, but feel free to use your favourite plant based milk.
- Brown sugar + cocoa powder: This sweet and creamy hot cocoa starts with brown sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavour and helps round out the profile of the hot chocolate.
Vegan Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened dairy free milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate bar
- tiny pinch of salt
- optional topping ideas: coconut whip cream, vegan marshmallows or shaved chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add the dairy free milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar and chocolate chips.
- Turn the heat to medium, and whisk to combine as the mixture warms. The chocolate chips will slowly melt and it will become smooth and creamy. Do NOT bring the mixture to a boil, just heat and whisk until it’s warm and smooth, then remove from heat.
- Add a tiny pinch of salt and stir.
- Taste for sweetness; add 1-2 more tablespoons of brown sugar for a sweeter drink (I prefer it less sweet, but it’s easy to adjust and add more sugar for a sweeter option)
- Pour into mugs and top with coconut whip, or vegan marshmallows, if desired. Enjoy!
Give this recipe a try and let us know how you enjoy it! Vegan hot chocolate is the way to go with winter. Treat yourself to a homemade recipe that everyone in the family will love if they are a chocolate lover. (Who isn’t?!)
It’s so easy to make and will warm up any evening. If you’re looking for another sweet holiday inspired treat check out our dark chocolate almond bark. We wish everyone happy holidays and can’t wait to keep sharing new recipes with this community as we head into 2024!
XO
Meg & Cornelia.
