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Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)

Only 6 simple ingredients come together to create this rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate. With its perfect balance of chocolatey sweetness and a refreshing hint of mint, this vegan recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a warm, festive drink that’s easy-to-make, comforting, and delicious.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups unsweetened original almond milk or other plant-based milk or regular milk
  • ½ cup Peppermint Mocha Nutpods (optional, see notes) can sub with extra almond milk
  • 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoon maple syrup (or per taste preference) or honey, agave syrup or cane sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Garnish/Candy Cane Rim
  • Honey (or syrup)
  • 2-3 Crushed candy canes
  • mini marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. Add the almond milk and Nutpods (if using) to a medium pot or saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add in cocoa powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup and peppermint extract.
  3. Whisk well until combined and the milk is frothy. If you have one, you can use a handheld milk frother to mix and froth the milk.
  4. Heat on medium heat for another 2 minutes and stir occasionally.
Candy Cane Rim (Optional)
  1. Dip the rim of your mugs into a plate with honey. Set aside to allow the honey to harden.
  2. Place 2-3 candy canes in a Ziploc bag. Close the bag and use a meat ballet or other heavy item to crush up the candy canes into small pieces. Place the crushed candy canes on a small plate.
  3. Lower the rim of each mug into the crushed candy canes and rotate until covered.
  4. Serve your hot chocolate in the prepared mugs. Garnish with mini marshmallows and a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

  • The Peppermint Nutpods is a seasonal flavor that can be found in some stores or at nutpods.com. It adds a great creaminess and flavor. If you cannot find it, use extra almond milk in its place.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Iron -1mg (-6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Iron -1mg -6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.