This sweet rich Vegan Hot Chocolate is made with dark chocolate and topped with coconut whipped cream. You won’t want store bought after this!
I have been enjoying Vegan Hot Chocolate and 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 grated chocolate in it, so it contains all the ingredients of whatever chocolate you are using, like sugar and vanilla.
I personally prefer hot chocolate over hot cocoa, probably because it is rich and thick from the dark chocolate being melted down, but I will gladly drink either one.
First, I made Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate because Mexican dark chocolate is one of my favorite treats. If you have never had Mexican chocolate, I highly recommend trying it. It has a distinctive rich flavor and has a grainy texture.
Then, I made a Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa, with a peanut butter and chocolate drizzle on top. What can I say, I am on a hot chocolate and hot cocoa kick!
This Vegan Hot Chocolate is sweet and rich with dark chocolate and coconut whipped cream!… Click To Tweet
I will admit, I really love dark chocolate, and have had it in my house consistently the last few months. While many people were eating cookies and fudge for the holidays, I was eating dark chocolate, and now I am drinking it.
This tastes great as a cocktail too. I added about one and a half ounces of vodka per cup. The warming sensation from the Vegan Hot Chocolate and the vodka reminded me of a hot toddy, which is another Winter favorite of mine.
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Vegan Hot Chocolate
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1.75 ounces 85% dark chocolate,
finely grated (1/2 a bar)
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 drops stevia
(optional)
- full fat coconut milk (for whipped cream – optional)
finely grated (1/2 a bar)
(optional)Instructions
- Mix coconut milk in a high speed blender or Nutribullet
. Refrigerate.
- Bring almond milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in grated chocolate, vanilla extract, and stevia. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly until chocolate is melted and almond milk is frothy.
- Top with whipped coconut milk and grated chocolate.
. Refrigerate.
Sophie says
Wow this looks amazing! I’m newly vegan and I love finding recipes like these!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Sophie! Hopefully you will find more recipes here that you like!
Kari says
Oh my word I need to try this! Thanks for sharing!
neha says
Woooowow can’t wait to try this out myself! Look hella delicious
Willow Moon says
Thanks Neha!
Maggie Unzueta says
This is perfect. My husband is lactose intolerant. I’ll have to save this recipe for him.
Bonnie says
I’m not even vegan and this sounds mouth watering good!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Bonnie!
Gunjan says
I am extremely sensitive to dairy which is why i change my diet to vegan. However, I love chocolate so this recipe perfectly suits my palate. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley says
Yum!! This looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to make some this weekend!! Thanks for this recipe!
Jessica Bradshaw (@loveyoumoretoo) says
This is the perfect recipe!! YUMMM!! I love hot chocolate and vegan hot cocoa with cinnamon is one of my faves!
Willow Moon says
I haven’t added cinnamon yet. I’ll have to try it!
Hannah Palamara says
This looks so yummy! I’ve never made hot chocolate from scratch but this seems so easy! Can’t wait to try
Willow Moon says
Thanks Hannah! It is not only easy, but totally worth it!
ananda says
i loooove raw cocao! this is such a great recipe and i love all the ingredients in it! yum!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
This sounds so rich and creamy! Love that it’s dairy-free and gluten-free. Pinning for later.
Suzanne says
This looks delicious! Definitely going to try it 😉