This time of yr I’m all the time 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 approach I can. Pile on the marshmallows plus selfmade whipped cream and don’t overlook that cute 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 adore it!

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

Components in wholesome scorching chocolate

I say, screw these Swiss Miss scorching cocoa combine packets, my model is one thing you may be ok with sippin’ down. Listed here are the 4 (sure, 4!) components 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 wonderful taste. I like to recommend utilizing mild coconut milk from the can. You possibly can 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 crucial. I extremely suggest utilizing Ghirardelli’s 100% cocoa. I feel it has one of the best taste for decent chocolate (and belief me, I’ve tried fairly just a few!)
• 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 pretty taste to the recent cocoa. Not utterly crucial, 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 needed to make a wholesome scorching chocolate recipe with some extra healthful components that you could get pleasure from even in case 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 just a few occasions to good the recipe, however I really 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 quantity of cocoa to maintain it intense and rich-tasting.

Suggestions for making one of the best wholesome scorching chocolate

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

• Combine on low. Mix your entire components in a small pot or small saucepan simply over medium low warmth.
• Carry on whisking. Be certain to whisk repeatedly till clean to do away with any lumps from the cocoa powder.
• Don’t let it boil. Ensure to not let the recent 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. Bear in mind so as to add your fav toppings! I like whipped cream, marshmallows and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Desire a nightcap?

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

The best way to make scorching chocolate in your sluggish cooker

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

1. Be at liberty to quadruple the recipe (x all components by 4) in order that it serves 8.
2. Whisk components 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! In the event you make it you’ll want to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred it. Get pleasure from, xo!

Wholesome Scorching Chocolate

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time 5 minutes minutes

Complete 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 right nightcap in the course of the chilly winter months!

Components

• 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 components to a small pot and place over medium low warmth. Whisk vigorously to mix and to do away with any lumps of cocoa. Do NOT let the recent chocolate boil otherwise you danger burning the almond milk, which might flip the flavour into one thing you do not need. 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. High with whipped cream, dairy free whipped cream, marshmallows or vegan marshmallows. Chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder on high are enjoyable too! Get pleasure from!

Recipe Notes

To make this recipe within the sluggish cooker: you may be at liberty to quadruple the recipe (x all components by 4) in order that it serves 8. Whisk components collectively within the sluggish cooker and place on heat setting and permit to heat for 1-2 hours earlier than serving to company!
Optionally available: 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!

Diet

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

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

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