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Looking down into a mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream

Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe


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  • Author: becky
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 mugs (180-milliliter portions) 1x

Description

A simple vegan hot chocolate recipe prepared with cocoa powder and almond milk.


Ingredients

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4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
Pinch fine sea salt
380 milliliters unsweetened* almond milk (1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons, divided)

Coconut whipped cream, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings, to garnish


Instructions

In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, sea salt, and 2 tablespoons almond milk until a thick paste forms.

Sugar and cocoa powder in a saucepan

Hot chocolate in a saucepan with a whisk

Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the cocoa powder and sugar have dissolved, then pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups almond milk.

Hot chocolate in a saucepan with a whisk

Hot chocolate in a saucepan with a whisk

Continue cooking over low heat, whisking occasionally, until heated throughout.

Hot chocolate in a saucepan with a whisk

Taste and adjust sugar as necessary.

Pour hot chocolate into mugs and garnish as desired.

Serve immediately.

 

Notes

You can also use sweetened almond milk if you prefer a sweeter drink.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Beverages
  • Method: Stovetop
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