The perfect warm-up treat when it’s cold and wintry outside?
A cup of hot chocolate, of course!
Unfortunately, if you’re staying away from dairy, store bought mixes usually contain it — along with a host of other unhealthy ingredients.
The good news?
It’s super easy to make dairy-free hot chocolate!
I prefer coconut or almond milk for hot chocolate. Coconut adds a yummy creaminess and almond creates a more neutral base if you aren’t one for coconut-ty hot chocolate. 🙂
Either way, chocolate plays the delicious starring role.
Here are two variations on dairy-free hot chocolate. The first utilizes melted chocolate, whereas the second is made from cocoa powder — perfect if you want a completely sugar-free version.
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate -- Melted Chocolate Variation
The perfect warm-up treat when it's cold and wintry outside?
A cup of hot chocolate, of course! Makes 2 servings.Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy-free milk *
- 2 ounces dark chocolate
- 1-1/2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkle of ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
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Heat the milk until hot, but not boiling.
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Stir in chocolate until melted.
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Add sweetener and vanilla extract.
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If you like, serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate -- Cocoa Powder Variation
The perfect warm-up treat when it's cold and wintry outside? A cup of hot chocolate, of course! Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy-free milk *
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons raw honey **
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Heat milk until warm.
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Whisk in cocoa powder, honey, salt, and vanilla, continuing to whisk until the desired temperature is reached.
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For a warm and spicy variation, grate in a little fresh ginger, and add warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom.
Recipe Notes
** Instead of honey you can use Grade B maple syrup, or stevia (to taste for sugar-free)
Whip up one of these variations of dairy-free hot chocolate in just a few minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
What is your favorite way to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate?
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We made this, and it’s SOOOOO yummy and creamy!
I am so glad you liked it!! 🙂
I love hot chocolate too! I make it not so sweet with hot water, rice milk and cocoa powder. Where we live in Israel, if you order hot chocolate in a cafe it comes in a glass mug. They make it by pouring hot milk over pieces of chocolate in the bottom of the mug. When it comes to the table you can mix in the chocolate… or like my kids drink the hot milk and eat the melted chocolate with your spoon…and feel the warm goodness.
Tui, that sounds amazing! And how fun to mix the chocolate in at the table. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
I made my hot cocoa with coconut milk for years before I found a good raw milk source. Now that I moved I’m back to coconut or almond milk again. I miss the raw milk but the others make amazing cocoa as well. 🙂
Delicious and quick. My 9 year old DD loves this! I use oat milk and it tastes very good. Thank you for this recipe.