Plant-based Decadence
This rich, velvety hot chocolate will be sure to please both kids and adults. Sweetened with coconut sugar, this cozy sweet treat will bring you festive cheer without the sugar crash. Easily double or triple the recipe for larger crowds, trust us, you won’t want to share!
Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
Warm and mix: Place almond milk (or milk of choice), cocoa powder, and coconut sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking to combine all ingredients.
Step 2
Melt chocolate: Once simmering (about 5 minutes), turn heat down to low and add in the chocolate chips. Whisk until the chocolate has melted.
Step 3
Add flavour: Turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and pinch of salt. Whisk to combine. Taste and adjust sugar, vanilla, and/or peppermint as needed. Pour into mugs to enjoy!
Step 4
Optional garnish: Top with shaved vegan chocolate, crushed peppermint candies, vegan marshmallows, fresh mint, or coconut whipped cream for extra cheer.