This time of yr I’m at all times CRAVING scorching chocolate. That’s not something new although. As quickly because the winter months roll in, I attempt to get my scorching chocolate repair in any manner I can. Pile on the marshmallows plus selfmade whipped cream and don’t overlook that lovely cute cinnamon stick for stirring.

I’m all about that scorching cocoa life. For years now I’ve been making this wholesome scorching chocolate recipe at LEAST 4x/week. Tony and I like it!

A few years again I began myself on a bit of quest to make a very, actually freaking good HEALTHY scorching chocolate that I might sip on whereas I binge-watch all of the Christmas films on Netflix. Belief me, you’re going to fall in love with this straightforward scorching cocoa recipe.

Elements in wholesome scorching chocolate

I say, screw these Swiss Miss scorching cocoa combine packets, my model is one thing you’ll be able to be ok with sippin’ down. Listed below are the 4 (sure, 4!) substances you’ll want for this wholesome scorching chocolate:

• Milk: I like to make use of a mix of unsweetened almond milk and mild coconut milk to maintain the wholesome scorching chocolate dairy-free and extremely creamy. The coconut milk provides a slight sweetness and superb taste. I like to recommend utilizing mild coconut milk from the can. You would additionally use oat milk or any dairy-free milk you’d like together with the coconut milk!
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: a high-quality cocoa powder or cacao powder is important. I extremely suggest utilizing Ghirardelli’s 100% cocoa. I feel it has the most effective taste for decent chocolate (and belief me, I’ve tried fairly a number of!)
• Pure maple syrup: I like how scrumptious the maple syrup tastes on this recipe, plus it’s a pure sweetener. I like to recommend sticking with maple syrup and never swapping it for one thing like honey as a result of the honey taste will overpower the chocolate.
• Vanilla extract: a splash of vanilla brings beautiful taste to the new cocoa. Not utterly mandatory, however oh so good!

What makes this scorching chocolate more healthy?

Conventional scorching chocolate is made with full fats milk and/or half and half and plenty of white sugar to make it creamy and candy. Whereas scrumptious and nostalgic, I wished to make a wholesome scorching chocolate recipe with some extra healthful substances that you would be able to take pleasure in even when you’re vegan or dairy free! This 4-ingredient wholesome scorching chocolate is:

• Made with each almond milk and coconut milk to maintain it vegan and dairy free
• Naturally sweetened with solely pure maple syrup

It took me a number of instances to excellent the recipe, however I actually imagine that my wholesome scorching chocolate recipe is the BEST VEGAN & DAIRY FREE HOT CHOCOLATE EVER. It’s creamy, and completely candy, with simply the correct amount of cocoa to maintain it intense and rich-tasting.

Ideas for making the most effective wholesome scorching chocolate

One of the best half about this dairy free scorching chocolate recipe? How straightforward it’s to make! I’ve a number of ideas for making it completely creamy and scrumptious:

• Combine on low. Mix your whole substances in a small pot or small saucepan simply over medium low warmth.
• Carry on whisking. Be certain that to whisk constantly till easy to eliminate any lumps from the cocoa powder.
• Don’t let it boil. Make sure to not let the new chocolate boil because the almond milk may burn and alter the flavour — simply whisk it till it’s good and steamy.
• Jazz up your mug. Keep in mind so as to add your fav toppings! I like whipped cream, marshmallows and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Need a nightcap?

Strive including 1 shot of amaretto to your scorching chocolate for a bit of further coziness! Tony LOVES it this fashion and it’s excellent for the vacation season.

The way to make scorching chocolate in your sluggish cooker

This scrumptious, wholesome scorching chocolate might be made on the stovetop or proper in your sluggish cooker! To take action:

1. Be at liberty to quadruple the recipe (x all substances by 4) in order that it serves 8.
2. Whisk substances collectively within the sluggish cooker
3. Place your sluggish cooker on the nice and cozy setting and permit the cocoa to heat for 1-2 hours earlier than serving!

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I hope you like this wholesome scorching chocolate recipe! Should you make it remember to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Get pleasure from, xo!

Wholesome Scorching Chocolate

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Prepare dinner Time 5 minutes minutes

Whole Time 10 minutes minutes

ServesServes 2 servings

My favourite scrumptious wholesome scorching chocolate recipe that is each vegan and dairy free! This dairy free scorching chocolate recipe is made with a mixture of each coconut milk and almond milk and is of course sweetened with pure maple syrup. The proper nightcap through the chilly winter months!

Elements

• 1 cup mild coconut milk (from the can)
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I take advantage of Ghirardelli’s 100% unsweetened cocoa powder)
• Pinch of sea salt

Directions

• Add all substances to a small pot and place over medium low warmth. Whisk vigorously to mix and to eliminate any lumps of cocoa. Do NOT let the new chocolate boil otherwise you threat burning the almond milk, which might flip the flavour into one thing you don’t want. Merely heat within the pot till steamy, about 3-5 minutes.

• As soon as scorching chocolate is scorching, take away from warmth and pour into 2 mugs. Prime with whipped cream, dairy free whipped cream, marshmallows or vegan marshmallows. Chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder on prime are enjoyable too! Get pleasure from!

Recipe Notes

To make this recipe within the sluggish cooker: you’ll be able to be at liberty to quadruple the recipe (x all substances by 4) in order that it serves 8. Whisk substances collectively within the sluggish cooker and place on heat setting and permit to heat for 1-2 hours earlier than serving to friends!
Non-obligatory: add a shot of amaretto into your scorching cocoa earlier than serving. My husband LOVES it this fashion and it makes a enjoyable vacation cozy nightcap!

Vitamin

Serving: 1servingEnergy: 166calCarbohydrates: 18.7gProtein: 1.8gFats: 10.2gSaturated Fats: 7.1gFiber: 2.6gSugar: 13.6g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats

This submit was initially revealed on December 21, 2020, republished on December 15, 2021, and republished on December seventeenth, 2023.