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Healthy Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces or 360 mL) plant-based milk*, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Scant 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Scant 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 2 ½ tablespoons (15-20g) raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup**
- 1/2 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder***
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup (8 ounces or 240 mL) of the plant-based milk into a small or medium saucepan. Add the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cacao powder, maple syrup, and molasses. Bring to a rapid simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally to incorporate the cacao powder and spices into the milk.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 120 mL) of the plant-based milk with the arrowroot powder in a bowl until no clumps remain.
- Once the hot chocolate is at a rapid simmer, pour the arrowroot slurry into the hot chocolate, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, just 30-45 seconds. If you double the recipe, it will take a bit longer for the hot chocolate to thicken. Remove from heat and serve warm.
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Notes
- * I like to use oat milk or carton coconut milk, but any plant-based milk will work
- ** Feel free to start with less maple syrup and then add a bit more at the end after tasting.
- *** If you can’t find arrowroot powder, you can substitute cornstarch. Cornstarch will take a little longer to thicken, closer to 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
405mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
518mg
(52%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 518mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.