Vegan Hot Chocolate

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You can make this dairy-free hot chocolate as simple or decadent as you like with the sweetener, dairy-free milk, flavorings, and toppings of your choice!

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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To a saucepan, add the dairy-free milk, cinnamon, salt, sweetener of choice, and cocoa powder. Stir thoroughly to combine.

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Add the chocolate chips, and bring the mixture to a simmer. More chocolate will act similarly to adding oil, with a silkier, richer mouthful, and thicker texture.

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Allow it to simmer for a few seconds, or until the chocolate has melted, whisking constantly. Then turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

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Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with vegan whipped cream (optional), dust with cocoa powder, and drizzle with vegan chocolate (also optional).

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Vegan Hot Chocolate

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This easy, rich, and creamy vegan hot chocolate requires a handful of ingredients and just minutes to prepare (+ bonus crockpot method).

You can make this dairy-free hot chocolate as simple or decadent as you like with the sweetener, dairy-free milk, flavorings, and toppings of your choice!

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

To a saucepan, add the dairy-free milk, cinnamon, salt, sweetener of choice, and cocoa powder. Stir thoroughly to combine.

STEP 1

Add the chocolate chips, and bring the mixture to a simmer. More chocolate will act similarly to adding oil, with a silkier, richer mouthful, and thicker texture.

STEP 2

Allow it to simmer for a few seconds, or until the chocolate has melted, whisking constantly. Then turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

STEP 3

Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with vegan whipped cream (optional), dust with cocoa powder, and drizzle with vegan chocolate (also optional).

STEP 4

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This dairy-free hot chocolate with chocolate chips is just decadent enough without being overwhelmingly sweet, so you can enjoy it daily without guilt!