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    Home » Recipes » Beverages and Cocktails

    Modified: Aug 15, 2023 · Published: Jan 17, 2022 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.

    Spiced Hot Cocoa

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    This rich and creamy Spiced Hot Cocoa is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamon.

    Spiced Hot Cocoa in a mug with a spoonful of cacao powder.

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    Nothing is more comforting than a mug of hot cocoa on a cold winter day.

    This Spiced Hot Cocoa, hot cocoa has spices to add another dimension to this seasonal drink.

    Other hot cocoa recipes to try are my Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa recipe, Hot Cocoa with Molasses, and my Cacao Mushroom Drink Recipe.

    Start your morning with a Chocolate Smoothie Bowl with Acai or some Chocolate Tea.

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan White Russian and Vegan Spiced Mocha Latte.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍫 Toppings
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Drinks
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It's quick and easy to make.
    • It's a fun twist on a classic.
    • It's chocolaty and flavorful.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolaty flavor.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup or simple syrup.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom: Add warming spices.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Almond milk: I used unsweetened almond milk. You could also use my almond milk recipe using almond flour.

    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.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a saucepan.

    Step 1: Bring ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.

    Mixture in a saucepan after heating and whisking.

    Step 2: Reduce the heat to low. Simmer while whisking constantly until the cacao is dissolved.

    Spiced Hot Cocoa being poured into a glass mug.

    🍫 Toppings

    • Whipped coconut cream
    • Store-bought vegan whipped cream
    • Grated chocolate
    • Vegan marshmallows
    • Cinnamon stick
    • Pinch of cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Is hot cocoa healthier than hot chocolate?

    They are about the same health-wise. Hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder (or cacao powder), and hot chocolate is made with chocolate. Both have sugar.

    Is hot cocoa vegan?

    This hot cocoa is vegan because it is made with almond milk.

    Other Vegan Drinks

    • Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate in a mug.
      Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
    • Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
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    • Maple Tahini Latte
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    • Turmeric Latte
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    Spiced Hot Cocoa

    This rich and creamy Spiced Hot Cocoa is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamon.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 111kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant based milk)
    • ¼ cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
    • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Bring cacao powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, salt, 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 is dissolved.

    Notes

    After the prepared hot cocoa cools, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
     

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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