Cozy up to a cup of the best vegan hot cocoa…it’s rich, chocolatey, and perfect for a winter time treat!
Okay, it’s a cold fall morning…you’re chilly, and want a warm drink, maybe hot cocoa…but, oh no! You’re a vegan, or on a dairy free diet. What do you do? What do you do?
Never fear, I have a super simple recipe for dairy free, vegan hot cocoa.
I LOVE hot cocoa. I don’t drink coffee, and hot cocoa was a staple item for me in the winter time. I would so look forward to my Starbucks hot cocoa, but once I stopped eating dairy, Starbucks cocoa was no longer a part of my winter routine.
So I had to figure out how to make yummy vegan hot cocoa at home. Thankfully, it’s surprisingly easy! Using just sugar, cocoa powder, and a non-dairy milk results in a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
Here’s my recipe:
The Best Vegan Hot Cocoa.
This vegan hot cocoa is rich and warming, and a wonderful treat on a chilly day!
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk Use any non-dairy milk that suits your dietary needs.
- 4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
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Heat the almond milk in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. You do not want to boil it.
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Whisk in your cocoa powder, and then your sugar. Whisk until it is smooth without any lumps.
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Pour into mugs and enjoy!
Of course, you can use any kind of dairy free milk that works for your diet. I prefer almond milk, because it has a nice creamy texture, but any non-dairy milk will work! You can try coconut milk, soy milk, hemp milk – any plant-based milk will be fine.
This vegan hot cocoa is:
- simple to make
- delicious and rich
- perfect for warming up after playing in the snow
That’s it for today, friends…have a wonderful autumn weekend! I hope you get a chance to sit down with a cup of cocoa and a good book! (And maybe a cookie or two).
This post is part of my series, 31 Days of Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Egg Free Comfort Food.
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Yes – it’s time for hot chocolate again! Yum. And, what a cute fox mug. :)
Oh, good! I’m glad you don’t have to give up your hot cocoa. It’s my (year-round) drink of choice, too, so cheers to both of us!
No, I can’t go without cocoa! :)
Sounds like a great recipe, will have to try soon. Love the mug too, by the way!
Hi there! I wanted to let you know I featured you on Sugar Blossoms today. Stop by and check it out! http://sweetsugarblossoms.blogspot.com/2013/10/18-amazing-hot-cocoa-recipes.html
adorable mug! May I ask where you purchased it?
The brand is Danica Studio, and I bought it at a local store, but here are some different designs on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=danica+studio+mug&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Adanica+studio+mug
Can you please tell me what brandas of.coco mix work? I always have.trouble
I used pure unsweetened cocoa – either the Hershey brand or the Nestle brand is very good!
Starbucks will make your Hot Chocolate with Soy milk if you request it. If you also say that you do not want whipped cream on top, it then becomes totally vegan. That being said, I also make an almond milk hot chocolate at home just like you do and it is delish!
Super yummy and easy! Thank you!
if you add a dollop of Trader Joes coconut creme it is exquisite!!!
Sounds yummy!
Oh yes this is happening, just got a couple bags of vegan marshmallows in the mail today!
Yay! Enjoy!
Wonderful, easy recipe.
I love the fox mug. Where did you find it?
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I just made this! It was sooooo yummy! Thank you for posting. Also, I love your cup.