Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the plant-based milk to the small saucepan and set the pan on the stove on a low-medium heat.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, date sugar, and cinnamon stick. Continue to whisk until all of the clumps are dissolved. Stir continuously to prevent the milk from burning.
- Once the hot chocolate starts to steam, turn the stove to low heat, and continue to stir for several more minutes until hot.
- Remove the hot chocolate from the stove and pour into 2 mugs.
- Add optional ingredients like marshmallows and a cinnamon stick.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition
Notes
- Feel free to use other plant-based non-dairy milk instead of soy milk, such as oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, etc.
- NOTE: I do not like to use coconut milk due to its high saturated fat content. This includes full-fat coconut milk, lite coconut milk, or coconut milk powder.
- Instead of date sugar, you can use other sweeteners, such as pure maple syrup, or honey.
- NOTE: Personally, I do not use coconut sugar.
- Although not as healthy, you could also use organic cane sugar.
- Make sure to stir the milk continuously while it is on the stove to prevent it from burning.
- A whisk works well to dissolve the clumps of cocoa and date sugar but you could also use a wooden spoon instead.
- I did not add it to this healthy hot chocolate recipe, however, feel free to add 1/4 tsp of pure vanilla extract if you wish.
- Here are some extra add-ons to consider for your decadent hot chocolate.
- vegan marshmallows
- peanut butter - approximately 1 teaspoon
- peppermint extract - approximately 1/4 teaspoon
- a pinch of salt - some people like just a hint of that sweet/salty taste
- dairy-free chocolate chips
- a candy cane to each hot chocolate mug - not only does this taste delicious but it looks so festive during the Christmas holiday season.