0.0 from 0 votes
Creamy, Paleo Hot Chocolate Recipe
An easy, creamy, peppermint hot chocolate recipe that can be made stovetop or in the slow cooker This dairy-free hot cocoa uses only five ingredients to create a rich, creamy & smooth flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups almond milk
- 5 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder for a sweeter taste
- 66 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut cream see notes
- ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- In a small pot, heat the almond milk and coconut cream over medium heat.
- Once the milk is starting to really warm up, whisk in the cacao powder, syrup, and vanilla until no clumps remain.
- You want the milk to heat but not boil so be patient! Once mixed, add in the peppermint.
- Heat a minute or two more until creamy looking without letting it burn.
- Remove from heat, top with more coconut cream or crushed candy caned, and enjoy!
Cup of Yum
In The Slow Cooker
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the slow cooker and whisk together.
- Whisk in the cacao powder. It will look clumpy and bubbly.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours whisking every hour or so.
Notes
- Make sure to use coconut cream for a creamier texture. Coconut milk and powder may work but not as well.
- Make the hot cacao more indulgent and top it with 2-minute coconut whipped cream
- 2-minute coconut whipped cream
- Make sure to use coconut cream for a creamier texture. Coconut milk and powder may work but not as well.
- The taste is very much like dark chocolate. If you want it sweeter, add in extra maple syrup to taste.
- Make the hot cacao more indulgent and top it with 2-minute coconut whipped cream
- Make sure not to actually boil the milk or keep it there for long once the cacao powder is added in.
- The recipe is best enjoyed immediately after making. However, it will store in the fridge for 2-3 days in a sealed jar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.