Vegan Hot Chocolate

Name: Vegan Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark baking cocoa or baking cocoa; 2 cartons (32 ounces each) vanilla almond milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Optional: Vegan large marshmallows or vegan strawberry marshmallow creme, and assorted sprinkles

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This wholesome vegan hot chocolate drink will leave you feeling warm and cozy on a cold, snowy day. Wrap yourself in a blanket, grab your favorite book and settle on the couch—this drink can be made in a matter of minutes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark baking cocoa or baking cocoa
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Vegan large marshmallows or vegan strawberry marshmallow creme, and assorted sprinkles

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and dark baking cocoa; gradually whisk in almond milk. Heat until bubbles form around sides of pan, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. If desired, serve with large marshmallows or marshmallow creme, and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 155 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Change up ordinary hot cocoa by stirring some dark baking cocoa into vanilla almond milk. Top it off with a plain large marshmallow or berry marshmallow creme, if you like, and add your favorite pretty sprinkles. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Recipe Creator

Community Cook