Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
This Oat Milk Hot Chocolate is all the best things: comforting, warming, and oh so chocolatey. Lose the pre-made packets, and make simply delicious hot chocolate at home.
Servings: 2
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped
- Whipped cream and marshmallows to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk cocoa powder and maple syrup with a little bit of oat milk (about 2 ounces) in a small saucepan until well-combined and smooth.
- Then whisk in the rest of the milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat over medium-high heat until mixture begins to steam and then just starts to bubble, about 8 minutes.
- Add the chopped chocolate, and whisk until chocolate is fully melted.
- To serve, garnish with whipped cream and marshmallows, if desired.
Notes
Recipe Tips: Hot chocolate can scorch easily, so watch your heat and take your hot chocolate off the stove before it starts to boil.
Ingredient Notes: If you want a fully vegan hot chocolate, make sure the dark chocolate you choose does not have any milk-based products in the ingredient list. (Cocoa butter is fine!)
Vegan Toppings: You can now find vegan marshmallows at some specialty stores, and you can also make your own (just google vegan marshmallows). Or make non-dairy whipped cream by whipping coconut cream. You can also top with ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Or, try a mint version by adding a bit of peppermint extract to the mixture and garnishing with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 88mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 34g
