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Vegan Hot Chocolate

Vegan Hot Chocolate is one of my favorite holiday drinks - it's dairy-free, paleo-friendly, naturally sweetened & easy to make with a blender and 4 ingredients

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt optional
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

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  1. Soak cashews in a mason jar overnight, or for at least 2 hours. When ready to use, drain and rinse.
  2. Place cashews, warm water, maple syrup, vanilla extract and sea salt in a blender and blend until completely smooth to make the cashew milk.
  3. Add the cocoa powder and blend again until smooth and the cocoa is fully incorporated.
  4. Serve warm with whipped coconut cream and crushed peppermint, if desired.

Notes

  • Results May Vary: This cashew milk hot chocolate thickens when it stands still. The thickness may also vary depending on what milk is used and the exact ingredients used. You can thin it out with some water or splash of cashew milk/almond milk.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or on a stovetop when ready to serve.
  • Make Ahead Tips: The cashews will need to be soaked 2 hours or up to 24 hours in advance in order to use in this recipe.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However if you prefer to use a different nut, this recipe will still work but have a different taste. You can also use different store-bought plant-based milk.
  • Equipment: I made this vegan hot chocolate in my Vitamix. It has a "soup" button so it does all the work for me until the ingredients are well blended and warmed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 34.7g (12%) Protein 11.5g (23%) Fat 27.4g (42%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 17.6mg (1%) Fiber 4.3g (17%) Sugar 16.5g (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 34.7g 12%
Protein 11.5g 23%
Fat 27.4g 42%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 17.6mg 1%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Sugar 16.5g 33%

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