Vegan Hot Chocolate!

This simple, rich, and creamy vegan hot chocolate contains only 3 ingredients, is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and takes minutes to make.

 Top with coconut whipped cream and a dash of cocoa powder!

The perfect cool weather hot drink!  Make it at home and you'll avoid unwanted ingredients.  Plus, it's too simple not to!

Ingredients Needed For Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate:

• Dairy-free Milk
• Cocoa Powder
• Maple Syrup
• Pinch of salt (optional)

What You Will Love About This Vegan Hot Chocolate:

1. Dairy-Free
2. Low-fat
3. Super easy to make
4. Paleo-friendly
5. Naturally sweetened
6. Healthier than pre-made store-bought mixes.

How To Make Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate:

1. Place the dairy-free milk, maple syrup, and organic cacao powder in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Using a whisk (as shown below), whisk until all the ingredients are mixed well and the temperature of the hot chocolate is just below boiling.
3. Pour into 2 mugs and enjoy!

 Tip:  Just warm your dairy-free hot chocolate to just below boiling.  Keep an eye on the saucepan at all times, as it just takes a moment to burn.  Burnt chocolate is not delicious!

This dairy-free hot chocolate balances healthier ingredients and can be your own gluten-free, dairy-free hot chocolate mix.  

Recipe Tips:

• Add a drop of peppermint oil for a festive holiday peppermint hot chocolate.
• I topped my hot chocolate with coconut milk whipped cream (storebought, but there is a recipe on this site).
• Milk substitute:  use water or any milk you choose.
• Holiday fun: use a candy cane stirrer.
• Use cocoa powder or cacao powder.
• Optional add-ins: a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or vanilla extract.
• Garnish with cacao nibs, cinnamon stick, shaved chocolate, vegan whipped cream.
  

   

Vegan Drinks:

• Vegan Eggnog
• Chocolate Banana Smoothie
• Blender Dairy-Free Eggnog
• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Cinnamon Iced Coffee

Vegan Chocolate Recipes:

• Vegan Fudge
• Vegan Chocolate Truffles
• Peanut Butter Balls
• Avocado Chocolate Mousse
• Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
• Dairy-Free Chocolate Ganache
• Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream

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How to make easy homemade dairy-free hot chocolate

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

3 mins

Total Time

6 mins

 

This simple, rich, and creamy vegan hot chocolate contains only 3 ingredients, is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and takes minutes to make. Top with coconut whipped cream and a dash of cocoa powder!

Course: Beverage, Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Dessert

Servings: 2

Calories: 114 kcal

Author: Christine Galvani

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups dairy-free milk (I like the creaminess of coconut milk, but any vegan milk will work well).
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (cacao powder or cocoa powder)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Pinch salt (fine sea salt or salt of choice)

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a  medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. Whisk the ingredients in the saucepan until smooth, creamy, and hot.

3. Pour hot chocolate into mugs and garnish as desired.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips:

• Add a drop of peppermint oil for a festive holiday peppermint hot chocolate.
• I topped my hot chocolate with coconut milk whipped cream (storebought, but there is a recipe on this site).
• Milk substitute:  use water or any milk you choose.
• Holiday fun: use a candy cane stirrer.
• Use cocoa powder or cacao powder.
• Optional add-ins: a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or vanilla extract.
• Garnish with cacao nibs, cinnamon stick, shaved chocolate, vegan whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

How to make easy homemade dairy-free hot chocolate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Sodium 409mg17%

Potassium 159mg5%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 3g6%

Calcium 406mg41%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.