The Best Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate (Edit recipe)

Sprinkle cinnamon over hot chocolate for a taste of Fall. My tried-and-tested recipe for a deliciously rich, satisfying, dairy-free hot chocolate that tastes just like the ones you pay a small fortune for at a fancy cafe - and you can make it at home in under 10 minutes.

2 minutes

6 minutes to 8 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	267
Fat:	16 g
Carbohydrates:	27 g
Protein:	3 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	284 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	21 g
Calculated per serving.

by foodallergymoms_andmore

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

5 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
0.25 cup Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened baking variety
1 pinch Salt
0.125 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract, Primal Palate Organic Vanilla Extract
2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
0.5 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Pascha 55% Cacao Organic Vegan Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips
1 cup Marshmallows (gluten-free)
0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon, Primal Palate Organic Ground Cinnamon

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Process

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

Heat milk over medium heat in a covered medium saucepan until hot (do not bring to a boil).
Whisk in cocoa and salt until combined, followed by vanilla, maple syrup and chocolate chips. Keep whisking until chocolate chips have melted.
Ladle into 4 mugs. Top with marshmallows and a light sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a deeper, darker hot chocolate, substitute 1/2 cup Pascha 85% Cacao Organic Vegan Extra Bitter-Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips. // For a lighter, "milk" chocolate hot chocolate beverage, substitute 1/2 cup Pascha Organic Vegan No Milk Baking Chips.