Hot Chocolate with Oat Milk (5-Minute Vegan Recipe)
This hot chocolate with oat milk is rich, creamy, and comforting. It’s made with just 4 simple ingredients in 5 minutes; the perfect quick and easy sweet treat for cosy evenings.
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Serves: 1 large mug
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (7g)
- 250 ml oat milk
- 1.5 tbsp dairy free dark chocolate chips (22g (or a dark chocolate bar, finely chopped))
- 1 tbsp sugar (12g (sub: 1 tbsp maple syrup or 1/4-1/2 tsp stevia))
Optional to top:
- Vegan whipped cream
- Vegan marshmallows
- Vegan dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
Stovetop method:
- Add the cocoa powder to a small saucepan and whisk in a dash of the oat milk to form a paste. Once a paste has been formed, add the remainder of the milk, whisking all the time until the mixture is smooth.1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 250 ml oat milk
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and add the chocolate chips and sugar.1.5 tbsp dairy free dark chocolate chips, 1 tbsp sugar
- Warm until the chocolate has melted and the hot chocolate is the desired temperature. Whisk to combine everything before serving.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness as required. Add any desired toppings such as whipped dairy free cream and grated chocolate, and serve.Vegan whipped cream, Vegan marshmallows, Vegan dark chocolate shavings
Microwave method:
- Add the cocoa powder to a large microwave-friendly mug and whisk in a small amount of the oat mik to make a paste (a matcha whisk works great for this). Add the remainder of the milk, whisking all the time until the mixture is fully combined.1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 250 ml oat milk
- Microwave on full power for 1 minute.
- Add the chocolate chips and sugar and microwave for a further 45 seconds, or until the chocolate has fully melted and the hot chocolate is the desired temperature.1.5 tbsp dairy free dark chocolate chips, 1 tbsp sugar
- Stir the hot chocolate and once at the desired temperature, taste and adjust the sweetness as required. Add any desired toppings such as vegan marshmallows, and serve.Vegan whipped cream, Vegan marshmallows, Vegan dark chocolate shavings
Notes
Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free
Recipe inspired by: Mexico
Please check the allergens on the ingredients you purchase before use. The allergen and nutritional information provided in this recipe is intended as a guide only and is based on the specific ingredients and brands used at the time of creating the recipe, therefore we cannot guarantee that the same will apply to the ingredients you use.
Prep time excludes any inactive time.
We highly recommend you use the metric and 1x options on this recipe card for the best results. Please note that this recipe has not been tested using US measurements or increasing ingredient quantities to 2x or 3x, therefore results may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 37g | Net Carbohydrates: 44g
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