Dairy Free Hot Chocolate
This is a dairy free hot chocolate recipe made with almond milk and topped with coconut whipped cream. Tastes just as delicious as regular hot cocoa, and is ready in the microwave in less than 5 minutes!
Servings: 1
Calories: 313
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- coconut whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a microwave safe measuring cup, microwave the almond milk for 3 minutes.1 cup almond milk
- Once the almond milk is warm, add the chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract (and optional peppermint extract). Whisk to combine.2 tablespoons dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- Microwave for another 1 minute, or until desired temperature is reached.
- Pour into a mug, and top with coconut whipped cream.coconut whipped cream for topping
- See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.
Notes
Milk: Almond milk is my go to, but use your favorite dairy-free milk. Same quantity.
Chocolate Chips: Enjoy Life has great dairy free chocolate chips.
Sugar: You can use white sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, etc. Same quantity, or more to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 313 | Total Carbs: 35.8g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 11.6g | Fiber: 3.6g | Net Carbs: 32g