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Cozy Spiced Vegan Hot Chocolate

During my first winter as a new mom, when Baby V was still waking up throughout the night and I was in total zombie mode, I dreaded the early sunsets of December and January. I came up with this protein-packed hot cocoa recipe as a sweet treat to brighten up those cold, dark afternoons. I’ve since learned that this Cozy Spiced Vegan Hot Chocolate recipe is not just a hit with sleep-deprived parents but also a great lower-sugar, an extra-creamy hot chocolate recipe that kids will go wild for.
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade hot chocolate recipe, vegan hot chocolate, vegan hot chocolate recipe
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 275kcal
Author Ilene Godofsky Moreno

Ingredients

  • 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup creamy almond butter see below
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • dash salt
  • ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips

Optional Toppings

Instructions

  • Heat the almond milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, and whisk every 30 seconds or so until the mixture is smooth and almost simmering, 4–5 minutes.
  • Add the chocolate chips and whisk for about 1 more minute, until they melt.
  • Transfer to mugs, top with marshmallows (if using), and add a cinnamon stick (if using) to each mug to stir with.

Notes

Note: If your almond butter is less creamy and more grainy, you may want to blend the almond milk and almond butter together before warming the hot chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 2mg