Hot Chocolate (Dairy-free, Low-sugar!)
Beverages
Ingredients:
- 480 ml (2 cups) dairy-free milk (almond, coconut, oat, or your preferred option)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or another sweetener (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- optional: ¼ tsp cinnamon or ¼ tsp peppermint extract for extra flavor
- dairy-free whipped cream or marshmallows (optional for topping)
Equipments:
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or milk frother
- Mug
- Measuring spoons
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nutrition:
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Instructions:
- Warm the Milk
In a small saucepan, gently warm 480 ml (2 cups) dairy-free milk over medium-low heat. Do not boil. - Add the Cocoa and Sweetener
Whisk in 3 tbsp cocoa powder and 2 tbsp maple syrup until fully dissolved. Add ½ tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional ¼ tsp cinnamon or peppermint extract. - Heat and Froth
Continue warming for 2–3 minutes, whisking continuously until hot and frothy. - Serve
Pour into mugs and top with dairy-free whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes:
Cocoa powder is bitter on its own — taste and adjust sweetness after whisking everything together.
Oat milk froths better than most other plant milks and gives the creamiest hot chocolate base.
Tips:
A pinch of cinnamon or cayenne added to the mug transforms a simple hot chocolate into a Mexican-style hot chocolate.
Blend the hot chocolate briefly with an immersion blender for a frothy, café-style result.
Storage:
Best consumed immediately. Leftover hot chocolate can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave, whisking again before drinking.
Swaps:
Cocoa powder can be swapped for cacao powder for a more antioxidant-rich version. Maple syrup can be replaced with date syrup or a small amount of stevia.
Hot Chocolate (Dairy-free, Low-sugar!)
Ingredients:
- 480 ml (2 cups) dairy-free milk (almond, coconut, oat, or your preferred option)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or another sweetener (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- optional: ¼ tsp cinnamon or ¼ tsp peppermint extract for extra flavor
- dairy-free whipped cream or marshmallows (optional for topping)
Features:
Instructions:
- Warm the Milk
In a small saucepan, gently warm 480 ml (2 cups) dairy-free milk over medium-low heat. Do not boil. - Add the Cocoa and Sweetener
Whisk in 3 tbsp cocoa powder and 2 tbsp maple syrup until fully dissolved. Add ½ tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional ¼ tsp cinnamon or peppermint extract. - Heat and Froth
Continue warming for 2–3 minutes, whisking continuously until hot and frothy. - Serve
Pour into mugs and top with dairy-free whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
