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Healthy Hot Chocolate
Healthy Hot Chocolate combines oat milk with unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt, heated gently until smooth and creamy. This warming drink is topped with optional vegan whipped cream or chocolate garnishes, which add richness and a finishing touch. The recipe offers a dairy-free hot chocolate that balances sweetness and cocoa depth.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% 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.