Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix
If you love a cozy cup of vegan hot chocolate often—like me—welcome! You need this recipe in your life. In just a few minutes you can have a prepared dairy-free hot chocolate mix that brings your cozy beverage that much closer to you when the comfort craving strikes.
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Key Ingredients
The best part about this hot cocoa mix? You just need four ingredients:
- Cocoa Powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened soy milk (or your favorite vegan milk)
- Mini vegan chocolate chips (or finely chopped vegan chocolate)
That’s it! You can store it in a 16 ounce mason jar or any sealed container and it will last all season long.
How To Use This Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix
When you’re ready to make a steaming mug of this vegan hot cocoa mix, it only takes a few minutes to prepare! Simply heat some dairy-free milk up either in a microwave-safe mug or bowl in the microwave, or warm it up on the stove.
Stir in 3½ tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix for every one cup of milk. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Topping Ideas
While the mixture does include mini vegan chocolate chips, it’s always fun (and delicious) to add some toppings! Here are some of my favorites:
- Vegan whipped cream—Use store-bought or make your own! Coconut whipped cream or even aquafaba whipped cream are both excellent on top of this hot cocoa!
- Vegan marshmallows—Whether you get mini or full-sized vegan marshmallows, you can’t go wrong!
- Chocolate shavings—Double down on the chocolate and add grated vegan chocolate on top. A mixture of dark and white vegan chocolate would add a luxurious chocolatey flavor!
- Crushed Peppermint Candies—Adds a minty and festive twist! You can even add a crushed candy cane rim like I did with this Vegan Peppermint Mocha!
- Caramel Drizzle—Drizzle vegan caramel sauce over whipped cream for a sweet and buttery addition.
- Cinnamon Sticks—Add some warm spice by stirring in a cinnamon stick reminiscent of this Spiced Vegan Hot Chocolate.
Hot Cocoa Bar
If you want to have even more fun, create your own little at-home vegan hot cocoa station! Get some vegan marshmallows and drop them in a jar. If the holidays are near, neatly place some candy canes in a festive mug. Pop a little jar of vanilla extract or peppermint extract by your hot cocoa bar for a winter-inspired flavor boost. Set out your favorite hot cocoa sipping mugs, and honey, you’ve got yourself a vegan hot cocoa bar!
If you want to get really crazy (I always do!) you can even order a sparkly sign for your hot cocoa bar. Has your home ever been this ready for the holidays?
The Perfect DIY Holiday Gift
Looking for a delightful vegan Christmas gift, stocking stuffer, Hanukkah gift, housewarming gift, hostess gift, or just want to pamper someone you love? A mason jar filled with chocolatey goodness and TLC is a surefire hit.
Stick some vegan marshmallows on the top of the jar and Package it up with some fancy vanilla extract and peppermint extract and handwritten cocoa-making instructions for an extra-special surprise. Your friend, neighbor, co-worker or loved one will think of you every time they sip on vegan hot cocoa throughout the season!
FAQ’s
If you like your hot chocolate ultra-creamy, opt for soy milk or oat milk. These both have a closer consistency to cow’s milk, making them the best alternative.
Siete Mexican Hot Chocolate, Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Swiss Miss Non-Dairy Chocolate Flavored Hot Cocoa Mix, Target’s Good & Gather Hot Cocoa Mix, Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa, and Ghirardelli Double Dark Premium and Chocolate Mocha Hot Cocoa mixes are all vegan!
Most Swiss Miss hot chocolate powders are not vegan. However, they do offer one non-dairy option made with nonfat dried coconut milk.
No, Nestle does not currently offer a vegan or dairy-free hot chocolate pwoder.
Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix (3 Ingredients)
Equipment
- 16-ounce mason jar or similar sealed container
Ingredients
- ¾ cups cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup mini vegan chocolate chips, or finely chopped vegan chocolate
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate and mix until fully incorporated. Pour in the jar and seal tightly.
- Attach a label that notes the recipe (3½ tablespoons of hot chocolate mix per 1 cup of soy milk).
Notes
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It’s 5:30 a.m. and I just gave this recipe a test-run… I’m now in the jolliest of moods and know what I’m gifting my coworkers for Christmas! This recipe is super easy and delicious, and the chocolate chips take it to another level. Thanks, Michelle! 🙂
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Such a lovely gift idea!
What a cute idea! Totally trying this out during the holiday season.
Love this! Such a great gift idea too!
This is such a perfect DIY gift! I love that it’s fun to make, inexpensive, and also delicious! You can make so many gifts for loved ones and it lasts for a while, too! Just add a cute mug, a box or two of cookies and you’ve got such a thoughtful and tasty gift. Yay!
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I made my first hot cocoa bar this year and it’s MY NEW FAVORITE THING! It inspired me to clean off a counter that’s otherwise usually cluttered with stuff, which my hubby loved, and now it’s a seasonally festive area that sparks joy every time I walk by. Marie Kondo would be proud!