A decadent, dairy-free hot chocolate made with creamy almond milk, rich cacao, sweetened with date syrup, and topped with vegan marshmallow — talk about a sweet treat! This winter-time must tastes EVEN BETTER than regular hot chocolate, and can be made in less than 5 minutes!
If you love this warm winter drink, then you’ll love my Dairy-Free Eggnog or my Golden Milk Latte recipe! Or, if you want to take your hot chocolate to a new level!? Try Hot Chocolate Bombs!
Did I mention this homemade hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious? Did I also mention that it is completely DAIRY-FREE!?
I have to say that this hot chocolate is perfect for those cold winter days when you need something quick and sweet to warm you up. Sometimes I even like to make spiked hot chocolate for those special occasions and holiday gatherings! That’s the beauty of this recipe, besides the fact that is super easy, it is perfect for kids and adults.
Cacao (Pronounced Kuh-Cow) is one of the most powerful superfoods!
If you’ve been following my food blog for a while, you know that I am obsessed with cacao and all its incredible nutrients and deep flavor! I use it often and for various dishes, like smoothies, chia pudding, and icing!
It is an easy 1:1 ratio (replace 1g Cacao for 1 gram Cocoa Powder)!
Pour 2 cups almond milk into a pot over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons cacao, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional), and 3 tablespoons date syrup (or maple syrup). Stir well until all the lumps have dissolved and the mixture is a smooth texture.
Allow the mixture to come to a subtle boil (about 5 minutes), then lower the temperature. If you would like to make your hot chocolate boozy, now is the time to add any of your favorites spirits.
Popular alcohols to add to hot chocolate are
Pick your favorite! 🙂
Pour your hot chocolate into your favorite mug, top with vegan marshmallows (or regular marshmallows), and a bit of cinnamon. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this Homemade Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate! If you try the recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below! Take pictures, tag #goodfoodbaddie, and share it with me on Instagram! I love hearing from you!
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cocoa-powder-nutrition-benefits
2. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-11-best-sources-of-ma_b_1817556
3. https://begoodorganics.com/cacao-5-little-known-benefits-of-this-amazonian-superfood/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4696435/
5. http://www.wiseonesuperfoods.com/science-raw-cacao/
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23 comments
This hot chocolate was perfect! I could hardly tell it was dairy free.
That’s great! I think the almond milk does a great job at making this hot chocolate creamy 🙂
So very delicious – we loved this hot chocolate!
Delicious! I can’t wait for to get cold again… 🙂
Hi Terra! The cold weather will be here before we know it! 🙂
Was delicious! I love date syrup. It was the perfect addition.
Made mine with coconut milk! AMAZING!
Hi Kay! That sounds delicious!
Really great recipe, I love using the almond milk, I don’t think to use it enough.
great!
Glad you like, Emily!
I love this hot chocolate, especially added cinnamon. I must give this a try tonight. Also, love the rum you suggested. 🙂
Thanks, Natalie! I love the cinnamon too! Gives it an extra warm flavor
Yum….date syrup is the best for sweetening and I love the addition of cinnamon!
Yes! I love date syrup! It’s the perfect level of sweetness!
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How delicious! I’m lactose intolerant so I’m always trying to find ways to enjoy the things I use to love but can’t have anymore. Definitely adding some coffee liqueur for a cheeky nightcap!
Oo! That sounds delish! I will have to do that myself. 🙂
We loved this recipe!!
I love dairy, but this looks delicious too! Great photos!
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