Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate

Wrap your hands around a mug of this dairy-free hot cocoa and let all your worries fade away! Made with just a few ingredients and plant-based milk, this is the perfect vegan hot chocolate to sip on—whether you're cozying up with a book, telling stories by the fire, or tearing presents open under the Christmas tree. Spice up your hot cocoa with a splash of vanilla extract or peppermint extract, and top it with vegan whipped cream for the perfect hot drink!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Keyword hot cocoa recipe, vegan hot cocoa

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 5

Total Time 6

Servings cup

Calories 388kcal

Author Michelle Cehn | World of Vegan

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened soymilk or your favorite plant-based milk
1½ tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon mini vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, plus additional for topping
1 tablespoon sugar
1 splash of vanilla extract or peppermint extract optional
Vegan marshmallows optional
Vegan whipped cream optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together plant-based milk, cocoa powder, mini vegan chocolate chips, and sugar until completely dissolved. If using our pre-mixed vegan hot chocolate mix, simply add 3.5 tablespoons into the milk.
If desired, add a small splash of vanilla extract or peppermint extract (absolutely delicious!) and whisk well.
Pour into a mug and top with vegan whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate chips or cocoa powder (if desired), and enjoy hot!

Notes

This is a perfect base vegan hot cocoa recipe that can be made into a vegan peppermint hot chocolate by adding a splash of peppermint extract!

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