Hot Chocolate (dairy-free, low-sugar!)
Beverages
What You’ll Need:
🥛 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)
🌼 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🧂 Pinch of salt
🌿 Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon or 1/4 tsp peppermint extract for extra flavor
🍦 Dairy-free whipped cream** or 🌨 marshmallows (optional for topping)
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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How You’ll Make It
- Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan, pour in your dairy-free milk and heat over medium heat until warm, but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Mix the Cocoa Powder: In a small bowl, whisk the cocoa powder with a little bit of the warm milk (about 1/4 cup) to create a smooth paste. This helps prevent clumps.
- Combine and Sweeten: Add the cocoa paste to the warm milk in the saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. If desired, add cinnamon or peppermint extract.
- Simmer and Stir: Continue to cook over medium-low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the hot chocolate is smooth and heated through. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy: Pour into a mug and top with dairy-free whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
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Hot Chocolate (dairy-free, low-sugar!)
Ingredients:
🥛 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)
🌼 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🧂 Pinch of salt
🌿 Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon or 1/4 tsp peppermint extract for extra flavor
🍦 Dairy-free whipped cream** or 🌨 marshmallows (optional for topping)
Features:
Instructions:
- Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan, pour in your dairy-free milk and heat over medium heat until warm, but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Mix the Cocoa Powder: In a small bowl, whisk the cocoa powder with a little bit of the warm milk (about 1/4 cup) to create a smooth paste. This helps prevent clumps.
- Combine and Sweeten: Add the cocoa paste to the warm milk in the saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. If desired, add cinnamon or peppermint extract.
- Simmer and Stir: Continue to cook over medium-low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the hot chocolate is smooth and heated through. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy: Pour into a mug and top with dairy-free whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
