Creamy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)
Creamy oat milk hot chocolate is the perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor and velvety texture. With a hint of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and optional whipped coconut cream or marshmallows. Made completely dairy-free and gluten-free for the perfect cozy snack or festive drink.
Ingredients
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups oat milk unsweetened
- ½ cup chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powdered
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Whipped Coconut Cream
- 400 mls coconut cream ( 1 can, refrigerated)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add oat milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt.
- Cook the mixture on medium-low heat. Stir regularly to prevent burning and ensure the chocolate chips melt evenly for about 5 minutes. Don't let it boil.
Preparing the coconut cream (optional)
- Open a chilled can of coconut cream without shaking. Scoop out the solid cream from the top.
- Whip the coconut cream in a bowl using a mixer for 30 seconds. then slowly add in the powdered sugar. Whip until it's fluffy with soft peaks, but be careful not to overdo it, about 1-2 minutes total.
- Pour hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream, and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Nutritional content is only based on the oat milk hot chocolate and does not include any toppings.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 329IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.