Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe is a vegan-friendly recipe that will satisfy everyone. The ingredients in this recipe are all-natural and organic, which is why this tasty drink won’t contain any milk or cream, unlike traditional hot cocoa.
Whether you want it on a cold winter morning or a warm summer night, this drink will taste similar to the glass you remember from your childhood. The recipe below is straightforward, yet it’s also incredibly flavorful. It can be stored in the fridge for up to one week, but I recommend using it within a month to preserve this drink’s authentic taste
What is Vegan Hot Chocolate?
If you’ve never had the pleasure of having a vegan hot chocolate before, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a warm and cold drink that is mainly based on chocolate. It has no dairy product, yet it is still creamy and rich in flavor. Vegan hot chocolate is very versatile because of the many different add-ins you can use to change the texture and taste of this delicious drink.
How to make Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe?
Prepare Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 oz. of hot cocoa powder, unsweetened ( I prefer the Nestle brand)
- 8 oz. of vegan milk (I use vanilla almond milk)
- 2 tsp. of organic molasses or organic honey (optional)
Directions:
Step 1.
Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the cocoa powder and stir until all the water is absorbed by the cocoa powder, occasionally mixing with a wooden spoon.
Step 2.
Add your milk and continue to stir until everything is mixed well.
Step 3.
Add a teaspoon of molasses or honey for a richer flavor, stir, and serve hot in cups or mugs.
Variations:
- Substitute milk with soy cream or coconut cream for a thicker consistency. This will give it a rich texture similar to ice cream but without unhealthy ingredients.
- You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon. Either of these will make your drink extra flavorful.
- If you like sweeter drinks, you can add more sugar to this recipe, but do keep in mind that vegan hot chocolate doesn’t need to be overly sweet. It’s already very rich in flavor and doesn’t need added sugar.
Nutrition Fact of Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe:
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 25mg |
| Potassium | 70mg |
| Carbohydrates | 18g, 1% of your daily recommended carbs |
| Fiber content | 3g, 12% of dietary fiber recommended daily. |
| Vitamin C content | 0% recommended daily value. |
| Calcium content | 24% recommended daily value. |
Serving ideas for Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and substitute the milk with vegan soy cream or coconut cream.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, mix, and add a teaspoon of sugar for extra sweetness if desired.
- Add two teaspoons of cocoa powder and one tablespoon of sugar and stir until dissolved. Then add two teaspoons of water, microwave for 20 seconds, go again, and serve hot.
- Add a tablespoon of chocolate powder and one teaspoon of sugar and stir until dissolved. Then add two teaspoons of water, microwave for 20 seconds, go again, and serve hot.
- Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and two teaspoons of sugar. Mix well and serve hot in a cup or mug.
Personal Notes
My husband lied when he told me I couldn’t have chocolate because they say it’s terrible for the heart. He talked me into this drink, thinking I would have a hot chocolate. Surprisingly, he was right, and it tastes pretty fabulous. I can’t tell the difference between this drink and the normal one. The only different thing is the slight hint of spice from the cinnamon. My husband loves it because I don’t make him eat meat anymore.
What vegan milk is best for hot chocolate?
You should use either almond milk or soy milk when making hot chocolate. The best vegan hot chocolate recipe is the one that you like the most, but I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it gives my drink a thicker consistency. The added sugar in Sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk makes it taste like a dessert.
What is vegan hot chocolate made of?
Vegan hot chocolate is made of cocoa powder, sugar, and vegan milk. The best vegan hot chocolate recipe is the one you have the most ingredients for. You can use plain water and a teaspoon of cocoa powder to make a simple drink or almond milk and unsweetened cocoa powder to make a drink that tastes more like dessert.
How does Starbucks make its hot chocolate vegan?
Starbucks uses a mix of soy, rice, and almond milk to make all its hot chocolate drinks. If you’re looking for a vegan drink from Starbucks, order hot chocolate and tell them to put it in whichever kind of milk you prefer. It also has natural sugar in it. For flavor, you can add other ingredients, such as cinnamon or vanilla.
If you follow a vegan diet, there is no doubt that you miss chocolate. I know how you feel because I did the same thing, and I was always looking for a way to make a drink that tasted like chocolate. Of course, I found many recipes, but they all seemed full of refined sugar. Since my life has been on a healthier path, I decided to create a healthy drink for my body and the environment.
Conclusion
Vegan Hot Chocolate is not an everyday drink because I know it will make me crave chocolate. This drink tastes exactly like chocolate and is perfect for those times when you want to have a warm chocolate drink but don’t have time to bake a cake. This drink comes in handy at my house because my husband doesn’t eat meat but is always looking for ways to have more vegan-friendly meals. He tried Vegan Hot Chocolate, and then he was hooked.
I hope that you enjoy this recipe. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about it.
