Vegan Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa (Simple & Creamy)
By Jessica Hylton -
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This Vegan Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa is deliciously simple and so creamy! It reminds me of my favourite hot cocoa from camp days. It’ll warm you up perfectly, with the option of adding all your favourite superfood ingredients!
Fact: it’s cold, and we need hot chocolate. Admittedly, it is not freezing where I am. However, that doesn’t mean my need for hot chocolate is any less, right friends?! If it is freezing where you are, then I suggest you whip this Vegan Hot Chocolate up as soon as you can. Not only will it keep you warm and filled with comfort, it’s perfect for Netflix night in, under your fluffy and warm fav blanket. Yes to that.
Second fact: I’ve been practicing hygge (pronounced “hoog-uh”). No, it actually isn’t the latest form of hot yoga, but a Danish practice of seeking joy and being cozy. It’s almost like injecting coziness and joy into everyday life, as a constant mood booster. After reading the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I’m all about seeking joy. On the point of being cozy, my absolute favourite place to be is on the couch, with my favourite Christmas blanket (because Christmas is never over!!) with a cup of hot chocolate. It could be talking to the Mr., watching a new fav on Netflix, or even chatting to friends. That is my go-to comfort place.
It occurred to me to share my favourite cup of vegan hot chocolate with you friends. Like, duh, Jess. Of course you guys want to try it!
My favourite thing about this vegan hot chocolate is that it mimics the way we made hot cocoa at camp. OH CAMP. Yes, I camped for years and years then went on to be a counsellor at camp for several years, so I’ve had my fair dose of super authentic hot cocoa. Not too sweet, very chocolate-y, and just absolutely delicious. I’m literally trying not to shed a tear right now for how divine that (and camp days) experience is. Warm, comfort, laughing and chatting with friends, and feeling absolutely at peace.
This version may not include the open camp fire, but it’s pretty close. I used a mix of almond milk and coconut milk for richness, and a whole bunch of my favourite superfood ingredients to boost this up. You can add them if you want added benefits, or make it with the simple basic ingredients to whip up for any evening at home. Enjoy, find joy, and get comfy!
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Vegan Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa (Simple & Creamy)
This Vegan Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa is deliciously simple and so creamy! It reminds me of my favourite hot cocoa from camp days.
Ingredients
Vegan Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa (Simple & Creamy)
- 1/4 cup raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk from the can, carton or homemade creamy coconut milk, your choice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Dash salt do not leave out!
- Top with coconut cream and cinnamon
Superfood ingredients I love to add
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
Instructions
Instructions
Vegan Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa (Simple & Creamy)
- In a pot over medium heat, stir in the cacao/cocoa powder, the milks, maple syrup, and dash of salt. If you're adding the superfood ingredients, stir them in now too. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through and begins to bubble just slightly.
- Top with whipped coconut cream and a dash of cinnamon and enjoy! You can even add vegan marshmallows on top for added comfort.
NOTES
This recipe is vegan and gluten free. It makes 2 servings of creamy vegan hot chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 4mg
by Jessica
I surely would love one NOW! It looks crazily GOOD!
This is the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted! Ever! This is what I always thought hot chocolate should have tasted like but never did!
Hi Debi,
Oh I’m SO happy to hear that!! I had hot chocolate at summer camps for years on end and this reminded me perfectly of it too!!
I just made this as an incentive to study…. not sure how effective that will be but this is so so delicious! Thank you 🙂
Aww thanks so much Hayley!! Haha I really do hope that it helps and good luck!!
Second drink recipe of yours that we’ve tried and it’s fantastic as well! I doubled the sweetener for my honey and added a 1/2ish teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Yummy!!
Love the additions Court! We’re happy that you’ve enjoyed another recipe. Thank you for the review!
Wow! So delicious! An easy quick treat, well balanced and rich tasting 🙂
Can’t wait to try again with some marshmallows or peppermint extract!
Aww thank you so much Jenna!! Oh that sounds so yummy; I would definitely try that too!!
This hot chocolate is delicious! It’s super creamy and tasty, and it’s hard to believe there’s no milk in it. I loved it for breakfast or to warm up at the end of the day.
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe Maria! Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a nice comment!
So yummy and love how easy it is to make. In the past I’ve attempted to make vegan hot chocolate with just almond milk but it didn’t taste right. Now I finally know that the missing ingredient is coconut milk! Makes it thicker, which is how hot chocolate should be!
Wow so happy that you like it May! Yes we love coconut milk over here haha! Thank you for the nice review.
Very easy and wonderful! I added cinnamon and a little cayenne, and have probably made this five times in the last couple of weeks 😄 thanks Jessica!
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe Tyas! Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a nice comment!
This is my new favourite hot chocolate recipe. The salt really enhanced the cocoa flavour 🥰