Description
This healthy hot chocolate recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It also happens to be one of the most popular healthy hot chocolate recipes on Google Search. If you make it and love it, please leave a star rating in the comments below to help other readers in our community. (Thank you!)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or soy, oat, coconut, or other nut milk or dairy milk)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Warm the almond milk on the stove over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Simmer about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk to combine (1-2 minutes).
- Heat another 1-2 minutes and serve immediately. (Optionally, add a small dash of cinnamon or other toppings before serving.)
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently, do not boil.
Notes
As written, this recipe makes about 2 servings, but it’s easily doubled or tripled.
You can use any milk that suits your needs—almond, oat, soy, coconut, or dairy.
Swap honey with maple syrup for vegan. Or, use any sweetener that suits your needs.
Use cacao powder for extra antioxidants.
Stir in chocolate chips or coconut oil for creaminess.
Add a dash of peppermint extract, cinnamon, or nutmeg for flavor variations.
Top with coconut whipped cream, mini marshmallows, or a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
