Healthy Hot Chocolate

This creamy, dairy-free hot chocolate is made with our unsweetened almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a touch of vanilla for a perfectly balanced, rich flavor. Naturally sweetened and easy to make on the stovetop, it serves three and comes together in minutes. Top it off with fluffy aquafaba whipped cream for a light, plant-powered finish that makes this cozy drink feel extra special.

Author

PLANTSTRONG Team

Category

Drinks

Ingredients

• 1 carton Plant Strong unsweetened almond milk
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla
• A dash of salt
• Peppermint extract (optional)
• Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg (optional)
• Cayenne pepper (optional)
• Liquid from 2 cans of chickpeas
• 4 tbsp date sugar (you can adjust more or less depending on sweetness preference)

Directions

1. Add the Plant Strong Almond Milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2. Cool, serve into portions, and top with whipped cream.
3. To make Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Add 1–2 drops of peppermint extract to the hot chocolate mixture. Finish with whipped cream, chocolate flakes, and peppermint leaves.
4. To make Spiced Hot Chocolate: Mix cinnamon and a little all spice or nutmeg into the hot chocolate mixture. Top with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and a dusting of cinnamon. For more of a Mexican-style Hot Chocolate, add a dash of cayenne.
5. Using a hand mixer, beat the and date sugar for about 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
6. Serve on top of the hot chocolate or another recipe of your choice!