Recipe + Photo by Samantha Scott
Creamy hot cocoa is the perfect treat for dessert or a warm delight on a cold winter day. Follow these steps to make a delicious, creamy and flavorful cup of hot chocolate. Adjust the flavor to your liking with the optional mix-ins and toppings.
SERVINGS: Two; 1 cup serving mugs
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups of unsweetened dairy free milk of choice – I suggest oat or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons of dairy free, semi-sweet, plant based chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon organic raw sugar
- ΒΌ teaspoon peppermint or vanilla extract – optional mix-in
- Ground cinnamon to sprinkle on top – optional topping
- Plant based whipped cream – optional topping
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium pot, heat the dairy free milk over medium heat.
- Once the plant milk is warmed (before boiling point), whisk in the cocoa powder.
- Once combined add the chocolate chips, sugar and extract (if adding). Whisk for about 1 minute until melted, combined and beginning to froth.
- Pour into two coffee mugs. Sprinkle it with cinnamon or top with plant based whipped cream and enjoy!
Suggested Vegan Action Certified Products to try with this recipe
- Gay Lea Foods – Real Coconut Whipped Cream
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