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Mint Hot Chocolate

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This rich and creamy Mint Hot Chocolate has just the right amount of mint to add a bright note.

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The next best thing to eating dark vegan chocolate is drinking it in my book. This Mint Hot Chocolate is thick and rich with the perfect amount of sweetness.

Peppermint extract adds a bright note. It is the perfect drink for the holidays.

Mint and chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly, chips and salsa, tomato soup and vegan grilled cheese, French fries and ketchup - you get the idea.

After being out in the cold, this vegan hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm you up. Add some vodka or tequila for an adult beverage and curl up in front of the fireplace with a warm blanket and some Netflix.

Or add it to rolled oats for some Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats. Another recipe to try is my Cinnamon Chia Pudding recipe.

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❤️ Why You'll Love It
🧾 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
💭 Tips
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👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
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❤️ Why You'll Love It

It is sweet, rich, and creamy, with a cool refreshing peppermint flavor.
It is the perfect warm and comforting drink to curl up to for the holidays.
It's made in minutes with simple ingredients.

🧾 Ingredients

Chocolate chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks or a chocolate bar.
Almond milk: I used unsweetened almond milk because I like to control the amount of sweetness. You could use sweetened almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk.
Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
Peppermint extract: For the peppermint flavor.
Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, simple syrup, or your favorite sweetener.
Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like 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

Almond milk in a saucepan. Chocolate chips being poured into the pan.

Step 1: Add almond milk to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add chocolate chips, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, maple syrup, and salt.

Mint hot chocolate in a saucepan with spoon.

Step 2: Stir frequently, and cook until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes frothy.

💭 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 creamy frothy whipped coconut cream, use only the thick part of the coconut milk after refrigerating. I use the whole can because the brand I buy gets pretty thick after refrigerating.