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    Modified: Feb 6, 2023 · Published: Jan 16, 2023 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.

    Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

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    This easy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate is sweet, rich, and creamy. Made with melted dark chocolate and dairy-free milk, it is super chocolaty!

    Vegan Hot Chocolate with vegan whipped cream and chopped chocolate.

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    I have been enjoying vegan hot chocolate and vegan hot cocoa lately. Some of you may be wondering what the difference is.

    Hot Cocoa has cocoa powder, or my personal preference, raw cacao powder. Hot Chocolate has melted chocolate, so it contains all the ingredients of whatever chocolate you are using, like sugar and vanilla.

    I personally prefer this Oat Milk Hot Chocolate over hot cocoa, because it is rich and thick from the dark chocolate being melted down, but I will gladly drink either one.

    For some hot cocoa recipes, try my Spiced Hot Cocoa or my Vegan Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa. I also have a Cocoa Cold Brew recipe and a Chocolate Milk Tea with Chocolate Boba recipe.

    Mix it with my Vegan White Russian recipe for some more indulgence.

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    • 📖 Variations / Additions
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    • Toppings
    • Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa Recipes
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    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients with labels.
    • Dark chocolate: I used dark chocolate for this recipe. When I first posted this recipe I used an 85% dark chocolate bar. When updating it I used dark chocolate baking chunks. You could also use chocolate chips.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, stevia, or your favorite sweetener.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Oat milk: I used unsweetened oat milk because I like to control the amount of sugar. You could use soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors. Just a pinch of salt makes all the difference in bringing out the sweetness of the hot chocolate.

    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.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Peppermint extract for a Mint Hot Chocolate
    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and Mexican chocolate for a Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Shot of espresso or Cold Brew Coffee

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    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Pour oat milk into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer on medium heat.

    Step 2: Add chocolate, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Lower heat to medium-low and whisk to blend ingredients.

    Cook at medium-low heat or 5 minutes, or until chocolate is melted and combined.

    Hot Chocolate in a pan before and after cooking.

    Toppings

    • Whipped coconut cream
    • Store-bought vegan whipped cream
    • Grated DIY Vegan Chocolate
    • Vegan marshmallows
    • Pinch of cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    Vegan Hot Chocolate in a mug with dark chocolate chunks in the background.

    Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa Recipes

    • Mint Hot Chocolate in a mug on a cutting board.
      Mint Hot Chocolate
    • Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
      Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
      Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
    • Spiced Hot Cocoa
      Spiced Hot Cocoa

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    Curl up with some Oat Milk Hot Chocolate and forget about all your cares!

    If you tried this Oat Milk 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!

    I originally posted this vegan hot chocolate recipe on February 22, 2017. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it.

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Hot Chocolate in a mug with dark chocolate chunks in the background.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

    This easy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate is sweet, rich and creamy. Made with melted dark chocolate and dairy-free milk, it is super chocolaty!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 314kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or finely grated dark chocolate bar
    • 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • full fat coconut milk for whipped cream - optional
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    Coconut Whipped Cream

    • Refrigerate coconut milk overnight. Scoop thick part off the top. Mix coconut milk in a high speed blender or Nutribullet. Refrigerate.

    Hot Chocolate

    • Bring oat milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in chocolate, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly until chocolate is melted and almond milk is frothy.
    • Top with whipped coconut milk and grated chocolate.

    Notes

    This Oat Milk Hot Chocolate will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat it, you can heat it on the stovetop or in a mug in the microwave until hot.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 337mg | 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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    1. Suzanne says

      February 27, 2017 at 8:49 am

      This looks delicious! Definitely going to try it 😉

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    2. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

      February 25, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      This sounds so rich and creamy! Love that it's dairy-free and gluten-free. Pinning for later.

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