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    Modified: Sep 15, 2023 · Published: Dec 4, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

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    This vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is smooth and creamy with a festive gingerbread flavor.

    Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with cinnamon sticks.

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    Anything gingerbread flavored and I am all in. This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is among a long list of gingerbread recipes.

    I have made Gingerbread French Toast, Vegan Gingerbread Truffles, Gingerbread Coffee Creamer, Gingersnap Granola, Vegan Gingerbread Energy Bites, and Gingerbread Kombucha.

    When I make anything gingerbread flavored, I add black strap molasses, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. I also added sweet maple syrup to balance out the robust flavor of the molasses.

    Some people make it without molasses, but to me, it doesn't have that gingerbread flavor without it.

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe, Vegan Fudge recipe, and my Hot Cocoa with Spices.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🍫 Toppings
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Holiday Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet, rich, and comforting.
    • It has all the flavors of gingerbread in hot chocolate form.
    • It is the perfect drink to curl up to in winter.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Almond milk: I used unsweetened almond milk because I like to control the amount of sweetness. You could use any dairy-free milk.
    • Blackstrap molasses: Adds the flavor gingerbread is known for.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice: Add the warming spices gingerbread is known for.
    • Chocolate chips: Add a sweet rich chocolate flavor. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chocolate chips being added to a saucepan with almond milk in it.

    Step 1: Heat almond milk in a saucepan on the stove. Add chocolate chips. Simmer on medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted.

    Spices being added to the saucepan with blackstrap molasses, maple syrup, almond milk, and melted chocolate.

    Step 2: Add blackstrap molasses, maple syrup, and spices. Stir and remove from the heat.

    💭 Tips

    • Let the mixture come to a simmer, not a boil. That way it doesn't burn.
    • You may be wondering why salt is added. It brings out the sweetness and it adds balance to the drink. If you want to see the difference yourself, try it first without, then with. Your taste buds will thank you!
    • As always, taste as you go. You may want more maple syrup or chocolate chips than I've included.
    • For a really creamy frothy whipped coconut cream, use only the thick part of the coconut milk after refrigerating, or buy coconut cream. Beat with a hand-held mixer or immersion blender.

    🍫 Toppings

    • Whipped coconut cream
    • Store-bought vegan whipped cream
    • Grated chocolate
    • Vegan marshmallows
    • Cinnamon stick
    • Pinch of cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    Gingerbread Hot Chocolate close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Which vegan milk makes the best hot chocolate?

    For this recipe, I used almond milk, but oat milk and soy milk also taste good in hot chocolate.

    What is vegan hot chocolate made of?

    This vegan hot chocolate is made with almond milk and chocolate chips and is flavored with gingerbread flavors.

    Other Holiday Recipes

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    • Christmas Tree Pancakes (vegan, gluten free) - This fun green pancake recipe is perfect for a Christmas breakfast or a holiday party. Kids will love them!
      Christmas Tree Pancakes
    • Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mexican Chocolate Truffles
      Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mexican Chocolate Truffles

    If you tried this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
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    Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

    This vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is smooth and creamy with a festive gingerbread flavor. It's perfect for the holidays to warm you up!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 362kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Pour almond milk into a pan. Bring to a simmer.
    • Add chocolate chips. Simmer on medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted.
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir and remove from the heat.

    Notes

    To make coconut whipped cream, leave a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight.
    In the morning scoop off the thick cream and with a hand-held mixer or immersion blender, beat until creamy. You can also add sweetener if desired.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 3mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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