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Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate
www.theconsciousplantkitchen.comThis Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the most delicious hot chocolate for the holiday season. A creamy, velvety hot cocoa with a hint of peppermint that kids love.
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Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 144.3kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plant-Based Milk note 1
- ½ cup Plant-Based Cream note 2
- 1 ½ tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1-2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1-3 drops Peppermint Essence
- 2 tablespoons Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips note 3
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional - for ultra-thick hot chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Cashew Butter
To serve
- 1 Candy Cane crushed
- 1 dollop Dairy-Free Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add plant-based milk, non-dairy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, maple syrup, and the optional cashew butter for an ultra-thick hot chocolate.
- Bring the saucepan over medium heat, gently stir and cook for 2-3 minutes or until warm, and the chocolate chips are melted. It should simmer and form light bubbles on the sides of the saucepan, but never boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint essence. Start with the minimum amount, taste, and adjust to taste. Add more maple syrup if you like a sweeter flavor.
- Serve immediately with whipped coconut cream and crushed candy cane pieces.
Equipment
Notes
Note 1: The higher in protein, the thicker the hot chocolate will be. Full-fat soy milk is a great option. For fewer calories, use almond milk.
Note 2: Use any cream you like, such as soy cream, canned coconut cream, or more milk for lighter hot cocoa.
Note 3: We use vegan dark chocolate chips. However sugar-free chocolate chips work too for a low-sugar option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 144.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.4g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 167.2mg | Potassium: 187.6mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 9.8g | Vitamin A: 5.8IU | Vitamin B12: 0.04µg | Calcium: 176.7mg | Iron: 2.3mg | Magnesium: 55.1mg | Phosphorus: 73.8mg | Zinc: 0.8mg