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Cup of Vegan Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows on Top
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5 from 6 votes

Rich & Creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate

Creamy, dreamy, and totally dairy-free! This vegan hot chocolate is rich, decadent, and guaranteed to warm you up this winter. The best part: it whips up in about five minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drink
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup or to taste
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegan marshmallows or whipped topping, optional
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Instructions

  • Place the milk, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and salt into a small saucepan and set it over medium heat.
  • Heat the mixture, whisking constantly, until it's hot and the chips are completely melted. (See note)
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Divide into mugs and top with vegan marshmallows or whipped topping. 
  • Serve.

Notes

Make sure you don't overcook the hot chocolate, as it can burn easily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.9g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 15.8g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 21.7g | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 3.2mg