Picture this: It’s the middle of winter, and it’s snowing outside. You refuse to venture out in the cold, so you stay home in your comfies and you turn on your favorite YouTube Channel or Netflix show. But wait, something is missing, is it your snack? No. Is it your blanket? No. You’re missing a warm cup of hot cocoa! You don’t have a hot cocoa mix in your cupboards, but you do have non-dairy milk and some semi-sweet chocolate in your kitchen. What do you do? Well follow me kid, I’ll show you how to make a nice cup of hot cocoa that will soothe your soul.
This recipe only contains two major ingredients, that’s right, only two! They are, semi-sweet chocolate and non-dairy milk. This alone gives you the good hot cocoa base, which you can drink on its own or you can spice it up! This is definitely an easy recipe that you can whip up in minutes. I can guarantee you won’t go back to the pre-made mixes!
Did I mention that this is a two-in-one recipe? No? Well, this second recipe is a peppermint mocha. You get the same richness from the hot cocoa, but with the added mocha and touch of peppermint. It’s perfect for the peppermint lovers out there!
I know I have some followers who live in warmer climates as well, but you know what. This hot cocoa is for any time, rain or shine, or whenever you feel like it! Sometimes you just gotta have a nice treat!
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This recipe only contains two major ingredients, that’s right, only two! They are, bittersweet chocolate and non-dairy milk. This alone gives you the good hot cocoa base, which you can drink on its own or you can spice it up! This is definitely an easy recipe that you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Cocoa Base:
2 cups (240ml) – non-dairy milk
½ cup (90g) – ¾ cup (130g) – vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips (See notes)
In a small saucepan, heat the milk on a gentle simmer. Add in the chocolate, and whisk continuously until it has completed melted and is smooth. If you want thin hot cocoa, add in ½ cup of chocolate, if you want a rich and thicker version add in a ¾ cup. Pour the hot cocoa into 2 mugs and you can drink it as is. Top it off with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
For Peppermint Mocha:
To the hot cocoa base, mix in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract and the instant espresso powder. Mix until well combined. You can add more coffee or peppermint to your liking! Add your desired toppings, I like adding marshmallows, crushed peppermint, and even a candy cane as a stirrer! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you want a thinner hot chocolate, add in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, if you prefer a rich and thick one add in 3/4 cup.
Keywords: vegan, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, non-dairy, christmas, holiday recipe, chocolate
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