5 Minute Vegan Hot Chocolate

5 Minute Vegan Hot Chocolate
Hot Cocoa + Holiday Season = best feeling ever! Is there really anything better than a cup of hot cocoa in your cozy Christmas pjs watching a classic Christmas movie? This Vegan Hot Cocoa is a perfect cup of warmth and sweetness combined in one. It takes only around 5 minutes to make and you can add in any of your favorite toppings you’d like. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Let's talk chocolate

This recipe calls for cocoa powder AND vegan chocolate chips, which you can find easily. I used Nestle Toll House for both, but any brand will work just fine. Nestle's allergen free chocolate chip morsels are a little sweeter and bigger than Enjoy Life chocolate chips, so I do prefer using them for this recipe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

What kind of milk should I use?

Any non-dairy milk will work fine, but I prefer Almond Milk best (unsweetened). You can also use sweetened if you want that extra sweetness to it.

What else can I add to my hot chocolate?

I love adding vegan marshmallows and a candy cane. Just be warned, if you do put in a candy cane, it will melt and leave a strong peppermint flavor (which isn't such a bad thing) hah! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Do I have to add ground cinnamon?

Not at all! Best part about this recipe is you can experiment with it to make it your own in any way you'd like. I LOVE cinnamon in everything, so I added it in there for an extra kick, but it's completely optional. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Description

Ingredients

Optional add-ons:

  • Vegan marshmallows
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Candy canes
  • Vegan Whip Cream
Ingredients
  • almond milk
  • cocoa powder
  • date paste
  • vegan chocolate chips
  • vanilla extract
  • ground cinnamon
  • marshmallows
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Candy canes
  • Vegan Whip Cream
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk to a simmer

  2. Reduce heat and add the cocoa powder, give it a good mix and then add the chocolate chips. Mix until they’re completely melted before adding the date paste - mix well.
  3. Turn the heat off and add in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon - mix well.
  4. 5 Minute Vegan Hot ChocolatePour into mugs and add your toppings of choice