Rich and Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free) (Edit recipe)

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Only 6 simple ingredients come together to create this rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate. With its perfect balance of chocolatey sweetness and a refreshing hint of mint, this vegan recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a warm, festive drink that’s easy-to-make, comforting, and delicious.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 4

Ingredients

3.5 cups Almond Milk, unsweetened original
.5 cup Peppermint Mocha Nutpods, (optional, see notes)
3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
.5 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
4 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup, (see notes)
.25 tsp Peppermint Extract
3 Tbsp Agave Nectar (Syrup), honey or syrup for rim
2 - 3 whole Candy Canes, crushed, for rim
0.25 cup Mini Marshmallows, for serving

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Add the almond milk and nutpods (if using) to a medium pot or saucepan.
Bring to a simmer.
Add in cocoa powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup and peppermint extract.
Whisk well until combined and the milk is frothy, or if you have one, you can use a handheld milk frother to mix and froth the milk.
Heat on medium heat for another 2 minutes and stir occasionally.

Candy Cane Rim (optional)

Dip the rim of your mugs into a plate with honey.
Set aside to allow the honey to harden.
Place 2-3 candy canes in a Ziploc bag.
Close the bag and use a meat ballet or other heavy item to crush up the candy canes into small pieces.
Place the crushed candy canes on a small plate.
Lower the rim of each mug into the crushed candy canes and rotate until covered.
Serve your hot chocolate in the prepared mugs.
Garnish with mini marshmallows and a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

Store leftover hot chocolate in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. // To reheat bring to a slight simmer for 2 minutes on the stove or warm it up in a mug in the microwave. // You can substitute unsweetened oat milk or regular milk if dairy-free isn’t a concern. // The Peppermint Nutpods is a seasonal flavor that can be found in some store or at nutpods.com. It adds a great creaminess and flavor. If you cannot find it, use extra almond milk in its place. // You can substitute the maple syrup with honey, agave syrup or regular sugar. Add a little sweetener at a time until desired sweetness is reached.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	369
Fat:	18 g
Carbohydrates:	52 g
Protein:	3 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	143 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	48 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.