Flavourful and so rich! This Vegan Almond Hot Chocolate is the cosy drink you need on cold winter days. Top with creamy foam and some dark chocolate shavings for the ultimate indulgence.
Vegan Almond Hot Chocolate
Mhmm, hot chocolate! The warming feeling that travels through my body when taking a sip. The delicious chocolate flavour when I taste it on my tongue. That was a feeling I loved as a child and never said no to a cup of hot chocolate. And even as an adult, I opt for the cosy chocolate drink on cold days. But as with wine, which I like drier the older I get, I also grew on loving darker chocolate. It comes with a richer flavour and delivers more nutrients than milk chocolate.
So this recipe is a more balanced version of the sugary hot chocolate I drank as a child. As a flavourful add-on, I infused it with almond butter for a nutty flavour and creaminess.
Tips for making this recipe
- I always buy high-quality dark chocolate when making this delicious hottie. It makes this cosy drink even better. I usually use 70% dark chocolate to get that rich flavour and reap all the nourishing benefits of cocoa.
- This recipe uses almond milk, but I think it would also work well with other plant-based milk.
- Stir the hot chocolate frequently when simmering to get a creamy result.
- The hot chocolate is best served right after making.
More balanced chocolate recipes
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Bars
Grain-Free Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
Almond Dark Chocolate Nice Cream
Vegan Almond Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 400 ml almond milk (1 ¾ cups)
- 40g g 70% dark chocolate (1.4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 2 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
Instructions
- Roughly chop the dark chocolate and set it aside.
- Pour almond milk into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped dark chocolate, cacao powder, almond butter, vanilla extract, agave syrup and whisk. Reduce heat to low-medium heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Pour into mugs and top with frothy almond milk and dark chocolate if you like.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only calculated with online tools. The author of this website is not a nutritionist nor a doctor. All the nutritional data provided in the recipes and correspondent blog posts are for informational purposes only. Do not use the information as nutritional or medical advice. Since the nutritional value can vary depending on the products used, it is recommended to calculate it based on the actual type of ingredients used.
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