Healthy Hot Chocolate

Name: Healthy Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup light coconut milk (from the can); 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Ghirardelli’s 100% unsweetened cocoa powder); Pinch of sea salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
166 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Healthy Hot Chocolate

Stella Guerrero

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My favorite delicious healthy hot chocolate recipe that's both vegan and dairy free! This dairy free hot chocolate recipe is made with a mix of both coconut milk and almond milk and is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. The perfect nightcap during the chilly winter months!

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Ingredients

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1 cup light coconut milk (from the can)
1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Ghirardelli’s 100% unsweetened cocoa powder)
Pinch of sea salt

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small pot and place over medium low heat. Whisk vigorously to combine and to get rid of any lumps of cocoa. Do NOT let the hot chocolate boil or you risk burning the almond milk, which can turn the flavor into something you do not want. Simply warm in the pot until steamy, about 3-5 minutes.
Once hot chocolate is hot, remove from heat and pour into 2 mugs. Top with whipped cream, dairy free whipped cream, marshmallows or vegan marshmallows. Chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder on top are fun too! Enjoy!

Notes

To make this recipe in the slow cooker: you can feel free to quadruple the recipe (x all ingredients by 4) so that it serves 8. Whisk ingredients together in the slow cooker and place on warm setting and allow to warm for 1-2 hours before serving to guests!
Optional: add a shot of amaretto into your hot cocoa before serving. My husband LOVES it this way and it makes a fun holiday cozy nightcap!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 166cal (8%) Carbohydrates 18.7g (6%) Protein 1.8g (4%) Fat 10.2g (16%) Saturated Fat 7.1g (36%) Fiber 2.6g (10%) Sugar 13.6g (27%)