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Perfectly Creamy Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Recipe

  • Author: Megan Faletra
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This decadent dairy free hot chocolate recipe is naturally sweetened and made using a rich cacao powder and creamy coconut milk that makes it the perfect cozy drink for cold winter days.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fair trade cacao powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or real maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch Himalayan sea salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup full fat coconut cream for topping

Instructions

  • Place coconut milk (the cream + liquid), cacao powder, water, cinnamon stick, cinnamon powder, coconut sugar, vanilla, and sea salt in a medium-size sauce pan over medium heat on the stove.
  • Stir consistently, whisking until the hot chocolate begins to thicken and small bubbles begin to form.
  • Remove cinnamon stick from mixture and serve in individual serving cups.
  • Serve with a dollop of coconut cream on top and enjoy

Notes

This dairy free hot chocolate is rich and decadent, and not too sweet. If you like a sweeter hot chocolate simply add more coconut sugar or maple syrup to your taste.

Keywords: dairy free hot chocolate, dairy free hot chocolate recipe