Cozy Spiced Vegan Hot Chocolate

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5 from 5 votes

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.

Prep Time4

Cook Time6

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

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

vegan marshmallows such as Dandies
cinnamon sticks

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.

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