Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
The only plant-based milk hot chocolate that is worth having is Oat Milk Hot Chocolate! This hot chocolate is sweet, chocolatey, and ready in just 5 minutes! Oat milk is simply perfect for this: it heats well and has a mild flavor, you would never know that this hot cocoa is plant-based! Topping & add-in ideas included!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) oat milk
- 4 tsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 tsp (30 g) brown sugar (or sweetener of choice, sweetness may be adjusted)
- 4 tsp (20 g) chocolate bar (chopped, I don't recommend chocolate chips as they may not mix in well)
- Toppings of choice (see notes down below)
Instructions
- Add the oat milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix until combined. You can add in any spices at this time.
- Simmer. Allow the hot chocolate mixture to simmer, stirring frequently to keep it from burning and sticking to the saucepan.
- Add in the chocolate. Once the hot chocolate is hot and simmering, add in the chocolate, stir until fully dissolved, then turn off the heat. You can add in any add-ins that do not need to be simmer at this time (such as vanilla extract or any extract of your choice).
- Add toppings. Serve and top with your favorite toppings. See notes for ideas.
Notes
Topping And Add-Ins: coconut whipped cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, orange extract, dulce de leche or caramel, extra cocoa powder or chocolate, cocoa nibs, marshmallows, chili flakes.
How To Make Coconut Whipped Cream: for 2 servings, refrigerate a can of coconut milk for 1-2 days, when you're ready to serve your hot chocolate, take the coconut milk out of the refrigerator, add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of coconut milk to a medium bowl, making sure you're using the thickest, hardened part of the can, leaving out the watery part (you can use that in a drink or smoothie). Use a mixer to beat the coconut cream until fluffy (about a minute). Add in 2 tablespoon of powdered sugar or your favorite sweetener and mix. Scoop on top of your hot cocoa and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 496IUCalcium: 361mgIron: 3mg
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