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Home » Beverages » Dairy Free Peppermint Hot Cocoa.

Dairy Free Peppermint Hot Cocoa.

Dec 2, 2016 · Modified: Oct 3, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 5 Comments

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Dairy free peppermint hot cocoa is delicious and a wonderful way to warm up this winter!

Rich and delicious dairy free peppermint hot cocoa is a festive drink for the holiday season. The perfect way to warm up on a cold day!

Dairy free peppermint hot cocoa in a mug with a candy cane

The holiday season is almost here! ‘Tis the season for red cups and festive drinks.

Since you probably don’t want to trust your festive drink orders to coffee shops due to allergens and cross contamination, it may be time to talk about how to make the very best dairy free peppermint hot cocoa in the comfort of your own home.

Plus, if you make it at home, you can enjoy it while wearing pajamas and bundled up under a blanket. What’s better than that?

peppermint hot chocolate recipe

Peppermint hot cocoa is the perfect holiday drink, isn’t it? Picture it: you’re decorating the tree with your family, listening to Andy Williams, wearing your holiday plaid, and drinking mugs of peppermint hot cocoa. It doesn’t get any cozier than that.

vegan peppermint hot cocoa recipe

Or, more realistically: you make this peppermint hot cocoa for yourself and gulp it down in the car between the 1500 things you have to do this holiday season. :)

Which dairy free milk to use

You can make this hot cocoa with any non-dairy milk that works for your dietary needs. I recommend using a neutral tasting milk for best results. I used 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk and 1 cup coconut milk creamer because that adds richness.

You can try this with oat milk, rice milk, soy milk, or any other milk that you enjoy.

Variations on this recipe

  • If you aren’t a fan of peppermint, you can leave that out, or add vanilla extract.
  • You can add marshmallows if you like.
  • Try adding a drizzle of dairy free hot fudge for an extra decadent treat.

You might want to bake a batch of these chocolate dipped shortbread cookies to enjoy with this cocoa. It’s just the right pairing for a holiday dessert.

dairy free peppermint hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and candy canes

More dairy free chocolate recipes

  • Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake
  • Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Double Chocolate Cookie Balls

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Dairy free peppermint hot cocoa is delicious and a wonderful way to warm up this winter!
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Dairy Free Peppermint Hot Cocoa.

Cozy dairy free peppermint hot cocoa is the perfect holiday drink! This version is vegan and gluten free. 

Course Beverage
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword christmas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 -3
Calories 272 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 3 cups non-dairy milk of your choice I used 2 cups So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk, and 1 cup So Delicious Original Coconut Milk Creamer
  • 5 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 Tablespoons organic cane sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • allergy friendly candy canes and chocolate shavings for serving
  • So Delicious CocoWhip for serving
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Heat the non-dairy milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Do not bring to a boil.
  2. Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar and stir well until smooth.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the peppermint extract. Taste the cocoa and add more peppermint extract if desired.
  4. Pour the cocoa into mugs and top with CocoWhip and chocolate shavings. Garnish with a candy cane and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Dairy Free Peppermint Hot Cocoa.
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
182
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
640
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
33
g
37
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
755
IU
15
%
Calcium
 
466
mg
47
%
Iron
 
3.3
mg
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This dairy free peppermint hot cocoa is:

  • rich and creamy
  • chocolatey and indulgent
  • perfect for sharing with your family on Christmas morning

If you have a favorite holiday recipe you’d like to see an allergy friendly version of, let me know in the comments!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, holiday, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Katie

    January 21, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Darryl

    November 17, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
  3. Bethany @ athletic avocado

    December 04, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    I’ve been lacking my Christmas spirit lately due to upcoming finals for school, but this drink would definitely bring me back into the Christmas spirit! Wayyyy better than Starbucks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 04, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you, Bethany!

      Reply

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