Super Simple Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Category
Vegan
Servings
2 Cups
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
250
Indulge in a cosy cup of rich, creamy vegan hot chocolate that's both easy to make and satisfyingly delicious.
Perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving a sweet, comforting drink, this recipe uses simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Whether you're vegan or just looking for a dairy-free treat, this hot chocolate is the ideal way to warm up while staying kind to the planet.
With minimal effort, you can whip up this indulgent beverage in minutes—perfect for snuggling up with on a cold evening!
Ingredients
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500ml unsweetened non-dairy milk
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100g Whitakers dark mint chocolate, broken up (plus some extra for topping)
Directions
In a pan simply heat up the milk and chocolate over a low heat till the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is just starting to bubble at the edge.
Make sure to keep stirring continuously.
Pour into two cups/mugs of your choice.
If desired grate extra chocolate on top and add in some marshmallows.
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Recipe Notes
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- Pick a different flavour of Whitakers vegan chocolate if you don't want the mint flavour.
- For an extra cosy twist, you can add a splash of your favourite booze, such as rum, whisky, or Baileys, to give your hot chocolate a warming, indulgent kick.
- Elevate your hot chocolate with a variety of toppings like whipped coconut cream, vegan marshmallows, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for an extra layer of decadence.
- For the creamiest vegan hot chocolate, try using rich plant-based milks like oat, almond, or coconut milk, each bringing its own unique flavour and texture to the drink.
- Remember to tag #whitakerschocolates with your vegan chocolate cake creations!Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Fat | 12 g |
| — of which saturates | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| — of which sugars | 22 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
The History of Hot Chocolate
People first made a chocolate drink many thousands of years ago. The Olmecs in what is now Central America grew cacao trees.
They used the beans to create an early form of the drink. The Maya and the Aztecs later developed their own recipes.
They ground the cacao beans into a paste. They mixed the paste with water, cornmeal and spices including chilli peppers. The drink was bitter and they served it cold.
Spanish explorers brought cacao beans to Europe in the early sixteenth century. People in Spain added sugar to the mixture.
They started to serve the drink hot. Hot chocolate became popular with the upper classes across Europe.
Chocolate houses opened in London and other major cities in the seventeenth century. These houses served the drink and became important social places.
Improvements in production during the nineteenth century made hot chocolate more widely available.
People created cocoa powder which made the drink easier to prepare at home. Vegan hot chocolate uses plant based milk and dairy free chocolate. It provides the same comforting flavour in a plant based form.
