The Best Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
The Hot Chocolate recipe of your dreams! This dairy-free hot chocolate is rich, creamy, made in just five minutes and might just be the best you've ever had. Made with real chocolate, plant based milk and a few cozy optional customization suggestions, it's the perfect holiday sip.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 274kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain unsweetened soy milk
- 2 tbsp raw unsweetened cacao powder
- 3 tbsp dairy-free bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup monkfruit, date syrup or agave nectar
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
Optional Mix Ins
- ⅛ tsp peppermint extract or 2 oz peppermint schnapps for a boozy hot cocoa!
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Stir frequently and bring to a gentle boil, reducing heat immediately and stirring just until slightly thickened. About 5 minutes start to finish.
- Pour into mugs and add the optional peppermint schnapps if desired!
Notes
Any milk can be used in this recipe, but soy makes it extra creamy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 2mg
