(MEAT-FREE MONDAYS/VEGAN RECIPES) For this week’s Meat-Free Monday – Christmas edition, get cozy and curl up on the couch with this delicious, dairy-free hot chocolate.
Not only is this recipe super easy to make, it’s ready on the stovetop in just 15 minutes flat. You can also make a number of substitutions to adjust the sweetness and chocolate intensity to cater your family’s tastes.
Add some toasted marshmallows and enjoy this nice, warm mug of cocoa bliss! — Global Animal
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 oz 6 TBS bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
- 3-4 TBS granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- ½ to 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder**
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions:
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Add coconut milk and chocolate to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted.
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Add sugar, salt and cocoa powder and whisk until completely combined.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat and let cocoa sit (covered) for 5 minutes before serving to thicken.
Notes:
*If you like sweeter hot cocoa, use 4 TBS of sugar. Use coconut sugar for a paleo option. *If you like sweeter hot cocoa, use ½ TBS cocoa powder.
Recipe Courtesy of Joy Food Sunshine
More Joy Food Sunshine: https://joyfoodsunshine.com/dairy-free-hot-chocolate/
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