The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Canned Goods

  • 1 13.5 oz can Coconut milk, lite

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 heaping tbsp Chocolate chips, semi-sweet dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/8 tsp Sea salt, fine
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Drinks

  • 1/2 tsp Espresso or instant coffee, ground

Found on thevegan8.com

Description

Ingredients

• One 13.5 oz can lite coconut milk (this truly is the best milk to make hot chocolate, I would advise against subbing as others Ive tried were not good. Lite leaves NO coconut taste!)
• 2 tablespoons (12 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 heaping tablespoons (40 g) semi-sweet dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life)
• 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground espresso or instant coffee (you can leave out if you want, it just makes the chocolate flavor stronger)
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• Optional: whipped cream, shaved chocolate, marshmallows, etc.

Directions

• If you have a Vitamix, then add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend for a few minutes on high until completely smooth and frothy. If you dont have a high-speed blender, then add all of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to a blender or food processor and process until smooth and frothy. It will only get frothy on a high speed and after a few minutes.
• Add the mixture to a pot over medium heat and then add the chocolate chips. Once it begins to bubble, whisk continuously for about 4 minutes until well heated and has thickened just a bit. You dont want to overcook it, or it will get too thick. I found this to be the perfect level of sweetness, but if you want yours a tad sweeter, add a little more maple syrup. Remove and pour into mugs and add whipped cream, shaved chocolate, marshmallows, cinnamon, etc. Enjoy!
• This makes enough for 2 mugs. If you are just wanting 1 serving, then place the rest in the fridge and when you are ready to use it, give it a good whisk and reheat on low.