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Dairy Free Hot Chocolate With Coconut Milk - Rich, Cozy, and Easy

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (13.5–14 oz) full-fat coconut milk, well shaken
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water (for lighter texture; use coconut milk only for extra rich)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup, agave, or sugar, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Optional: 1–2 ounces dairy-free dark chocolate, chopped (for a richer version)
  • Optional toppings: coconut whipped cream, shaved chocolate, cinnamon, or toasted coconut

Method
 

  1. Warm the base. Add the coconut milk and almond milk (or water) to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low until steaming, not boiling.
  2. Whisk in dry ingredients. Sift in the cocoa powder to avoid lumps. Add the salt. Whisk steadily until smooth.
  3. Sweeten and enrich. Stir in the maple syrup (start with 2 tablespoons). If using chopped dairy-free chocolate, add it now and whisk until fully melted.
  4. Finish with vanilla. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa to your liking.
  5. Serve. Pour into mugs and top with coconut whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.