This sweet Mushroom Hot Cocoa has added health benefits from mushroom powder, but you would never know it!
Recently, I have been adding performance mushroom powder to my morning coffee. You can't taste it at all, and I love the health benefits it adds.
So I thought I would create a hot cocoa recipe using mushrooms. You would never know there's mushroom powder in it.
This vegan hot cocoa tastes like any other, but with the added benefits of mushrooms. It's also good in a Smoothie Booster.
Another hot cocoa to try is my Spiced Hot Cocoa. It is rich and creamy with warming spices.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Unsweetened almond milk: I used unsweetened because I like to control the amount of sugar. You could use any dairy-free milk.
- Cacao powder: I love raw cacao powder for the rich chocolate flavor, but you could also use cocoa powder.
- Mushroom powder: I used a blend of mushroom powders, but you could use a single variety.
- Maple syrup: Adds a sweet maple flavor. You could also use agave syrup or your favorite sweetener.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
- Cinnamon: Adds a warm spice flavor.
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🔪 Instructions
Bring cacao powder, mushroom powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and almond milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly until the cacao and mushroom powder is dissolved.
🍫 Toppings
- Whipped coconut cream
- Store-bought vegan whipped cream
- Grated chocolate
- Vegan marshmallows
- Cinnamon stick
- Pinch of cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
🥡 Storage
After the prepared hot cocoa cools, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
☕️ Other Vegan Drinks
This vegan hot cocoa is a sweet treat while being healthy at the same time.
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📋 Recipe
Mushroom Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons mushroom powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Bring cacao powder, mushroom powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and almond milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly until the cacao and mushroom powder is dissolved.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Becky says
Can you feel any mushroom flavor in the hot cocoa?
can't wait to try!
Willow Moon says
Hi Becky, no you can't taste the mushroom powder. You would never know there's mushroom powder in it!
Kris says
I'm accumulating these ingredients to try this recipe or small variation on it. Can you confirm that you really meant 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract? That seems super high to me.
Willow Moon says
You're right, thanks Kris! It was supposed to be 1 teaspoon. I miswrote it when I transferred it from paper to computer.