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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
5 from 9 votes

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect treat on a chilly day. All you need is 4 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of time to make it! Dairy-free & naturally-sweetened.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk I use almond milk, of choice
  • 2 heaping tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract I used Simply Organic brand
  • Coconut whipped cream for serving (optional)
  • candy cane for serving (optional, crushed

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, cacao powder, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, vanilla, if using, and peppermint flavor. Whisk well to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then taste and adjust as needed. Add 1 more tablespoon of maple syrup, if you'd like a sweeter flavor. You can add more cacao powder for a darker chocolate flavor, or a tiny-bit more peppermint if you want even more minty flavor.
  3. Serve warm, with coconut whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is per cup, using 2 tablespoons of maple syrup for the recipe. This information is just an estimate, and not a guarantee.
  • *Peppermint flavoring can be very strong, so start with the smallest amount possible. I have a 1/8th teaspoon, so that's what I use here, but if you want to be extra-cautious, you can fill it only half-full to start. (So, you'd use 1/16th of a teaspoon instead.)
  • You can always add more to taste, but it's hard to remove the peppermint flavor once you add it. Feel free to dilute a strong peppermint flavor with more cacao powder or almond milk, if you need to. If you end up making too much, you can always store the leftovers in the fridge to reheat another night!

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Calcium 328mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Calcium 328mg 33%
Iron 1mg 6%

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