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May 26, 2021

Homemade Hot Chocolate

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This homemade hot chocolate recipe is delicious, easy to make, and so creamy! It’s the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold day!

two mugs with hot chocolate with a vegan whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top

Is it better to make hot chocolate with milk or water?

We’ve used plant-based milk instead of water for this recipe because milk gives a creamier texture to the hot chocolate drink. However, it is possible to use water. Boiling water helps bloom the cocoa powder, improving the taste of the hot chocolate.

two mugs with hot chocolate with a vegan whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top

Ingredients to make this recipe

This homemade hot chocolate is the perfect drink to follow up with some chocolate chip cookies or a slice of banana bread on a rainy winter day. It’s so easy to make, and these are the ingredients that you will need:

Almond milk: We’ve used almond milk, but feel free to use any milk you like. Coconut or hazelnut milk will work great too!

Cocoa powder: The start of this recipe! Cocoa powder is an essential ingredient in this recipe. Don’t forget to sift the cocoa powder to break up any lumps.

Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate adds an extra chocolaty flavor to this drink! Make sure you use a good quality one.

Arrowroot powder: Arrowroot powder is the secret ingredient to achieve the best thick and creamy texture ever! If you prefer a more liquid hot chocolate, you can omit this ingredient.

Maple syrup: Maple syrup is a healthier option to make this hot chocolate sweeter. If you don’t have maple syrup on hand, you can use sugar instead.

Salt: Like any other sugary recipe, a pinch of salt will enhance the sweet flavor!

two mugs with hot chocolate with a vegan whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top

How to make this recipe

Mix three tablespoons of milk with cocoa powder and arrowroot. Make sure you sift the cocoa powder and arrowroot to avoid lumps in your drink.

Then, add the remaining milk, maple syrup, salt, and the previous mixture into a small saucepan. 

Heat the saucepan over low to medium heat and continuously whisk until creamy. Allow gentle simmer for a few seconds to activate the arrowroot powder. Add the chopped dark chocolate, turn off the heat and mix until the chocolate has melted. Pour into a mug and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate!

Rita holding a mug with hot chocolate topped with vegan whipped cream and shredded chocolate

Tips for making this recipe

  • Use good quality chocolate and cocoa powder: The better the chocolate’s quality, the better the drink will taste! So, make sure you use a good quality chocolate bar to make it super delicious.
  • Sift the cocoa powder:  Cocoa powder is very clumpy! If you add it straight to the batter, it will be tough to break up any lumps. To prevent any lumps in the mixture, make sure you sift the cocoa powder and arrowroot powder.

More chocolate recipes

  • Chocolate Chia Pudding
  • Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
  • Marble Cake
a mug with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top, another mug out of focus on the top right corner

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two mugs with hot chocolate with a vegan whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top

Homemade Hot Chocolate

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This homemade hot chocolate recipe is vegan, creamy, and so easy to make! Add some whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top, and enjoy this yummy treat on a cold day.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond milk (480 ml)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped (70 g)
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Mix 3 tablespoons of milk with cocoa powder and arrowroot. Make sure you sift the cocoa powder and arrowroot to avoid lumps in your drink.
  2. Add the remaining milk, maple syrup, salt, and the previous mixture into a small saucepan. 
  3. Heat the saucepan over low to medium heat and continuously whisk until creamy. Allow gentle simmer for a few seconds to activate the arrowroot powder. 
  4. Add the chopped dark chocolate, turn off the heat and mix until the chocolate has melted. Pour into a mug and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate!

Notes

Use good quality chocolate and cocoa powder: The better the chocolate’s quality, the better the drink will taste! So, make sure you use a good quality chocolate bar to make it super delicious.

Sift the cocoa powder:  Cocoa powder is very clumpy! If you add it straight to the batter, it will be tough to break up any lumps. To prevent any lumps in the mixture, make sure you sift the cocoa powder and arrowroot powder.

Feel free to use any plant-based milk you have: We’ve used almond milk, but any other milk will work too.

Arrowroot powder is optional: Arrowroot powder acts as a thickening agent in this recipe to make it rich and creamier. If you prefer a more liquid hot chocolate, you can skip this ingredient.

Keywords: homemade hot chocolate, vegan hot chocolate recipe

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Tag @cocoandcamellia on Instagram and hashtag it #cocoandcamellia — I can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Refined Sugar-free Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Winter Recipes

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