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    HOME » Vegan

    Dated: December 15, 2021 Last Modified: November 25, 2022 by Laura This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

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    A dairy free, vegan hot chocolate that tastes even better than the original! Ready in only 5 minutes. Single serving for anytime. 

    This recipe is so simple it’s almost a no recipe required type of recipe. Does that make sense? But once you try it you’ll never go back to the store bought hot chocolate. It’s that good!

    Free from: wheat, gluten, dairy, casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, corn, celery, and more

    glass mug filled with dairy free hot chocolate and topped with many marshmallows

    If you’re feeling festive, make sure you check out these delicious cookies to dunk in your hot chocolate. My favorites are gluten free sugar cookies and vegan vanilla spritz! 

    So here is my go-to homemade hot chocolate that is ready in 5 minutes! 

    Ingredients 

    So simple, you’ll love how easy this is to make. You will need: 

    ingredients for dairy free hot chocolate in small glass bowls

    Dairy Free Milk of your Choice - I typically go with oat milk or rice milk as that is what I have on hand in the house. But any of your favorite dairy free milks will work! Just make sure that it is unflavored so nothing stands in between you and the chocolate. 

    Cocoa Powder - Customize it to your taste buds. I LOVE a deep dark chocolate, so I always use King Arthur Double Dutch cocoa. Others you may love include Rodelle Cocoa or even Hersheys. 

    Sugar - For making things sweet. Use a little more or a little less depending on what you like. 

    Vanilla - For adding in at the end. 

    Salt - This really brings out the flavors of the chocolate. Don’t skip this! 

    Okay, while it technically isn’t required for this recipe, I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you to add a dash of cinnamon into your hot chocolate. Seriously, it takes it from good to dang amazing. 

    Instructions 

    First, grab a small cooking pot. Add the dairy-free milk, sugar, cocoa, and salt. Keep the heat on medium and a whisk.

    Whisk in the pot while it warms. Make sure you stir constantly as this recipe can scald easily if you heat it too quickly or walk away. 

    hot chocolate in a pot next to a bowl of mini marshmallows

    When the hot chocolate comes to a simmer, remove from the heat. Now, mix in your vanilla extract. Give it a final whisk and pour into your mug. 

    Top with marshmallows, dairy free whipping cream, sprinkles, more cocoa powder, etc and enjoy! 

    Variations 

    So the basic recipe is delicious as is, for sure. Here are some ideas for when  you want to get fancy or switch things up a bit! 

    Peppermint Vegan Hot Chocolate - When adding the vanilla, add a few drops of peppermint extract. 

    Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate - Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the mixture when first whisking all the ingredients together. Finish the recipe as written. Don’t want to use peanut butter? Use anything you like. My favorite is sun butter! 

    Mocha - Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee when adding the vanilla extract. 

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    Recipe

    dairy free hot chocolate in a glass mug with many marshmallows on top

    Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

    A dairy free, vegan hot chocolate that tastes even better than the original! Ready in only 5 minutes. Single serving for anytime.
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    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Keyword: allergy friendly, celery free, coconut free, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nightshade free, nut free, sesame free, soy free, tomato free, vegan
    Yield: 1 cup
    Author: Laura // Living Beyond Allergies

    Equipment

    • measuring cup
    • measuring spoons
    • pot
    • whisk
    • mug

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk of choice I love rice milk and oat milk!
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • splash vanilla
    • pinch salt
    • dash cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a pot on the stove, whisk together milk, cocoa, sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
    • Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly.
    • Transfer to a mug and top with toppings of choice. Enjoy!

    Notes

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