Rich and Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)
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.
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
9
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups3.5 cups3.5 cups Almond Milk, unsweetened original
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Nutpods, Peppermint Mocha, (optional, see notes)
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup, (see notes)
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Agave Nectar Syrup, honey or syrup for rim
- 2 - 3 whole2 - 3 whole2 - 3 whole Candy Canes, crushed, for rim
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Mini Marshmallows, for serving
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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.
- 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.
Candy Cane Rim (optional)
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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Beverages Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 414 |
| Fat: | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 59 g |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 144 mg |
| Fiber: | 7 g |
| Sugars: | 48 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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