Healthy Hot Chocolate
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4.6
Healthy Hot Chocolate
Description
The Healthy Hot Chocolate recipe creates a dairy-free beverage by simmering oat milk with unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate, which melt together into a smooth, rich base. Sweetness is adjusted with pure maple syrup while vanilla extract enhances the flavor profile. A pinch of sea salt rounds out the taste, balancing the cocoa’s bitterness.
The gentle heating process ensures melting without burning, yielding a velvety texture and warm temperature suitable for sipping. Optional toppings like coconut whipped cream, vegan marshmallows, or additional chocolate bits add a creamy or textural complement.
This hot chocolate offers a comforting treat appropriate for colder days or for those seeking a non-dairy alternative, easily customizable with desired sweeteners or toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1 Tablespoon dark chocolate chopped; or chocolate chips
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Coconut whipped cream vegan marshmallows, chocolate shavings, chocolate chips or a dusting of cocoa powder, topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
- Heat on low medium heat until just simmering and chocolate is melted and the clumps of cocoa are gone, about 5-7 minutes. Don’t let your hot chocolate boil or you could burn the chocolate.
- Pour into a mug, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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