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Easy Hot Chocolate

This easy hot cocoa is simple to make and so delicious! It’s decadent, yet free of dairy, gluten, & grains. Paleo and vegan friendly too.

Easy Hot Chocolate | Paleo & Vegan Friendly | Wife Mama Foodie
In the winter time, I usually keep a mug of some hot drink in hand at all times. Coffee is my morning drink, followed by my cup of tea in the afternoon. The evening is saved for hot chocolate, which we always make homemade and sip on while we watch cheesy holiday movies. There’s just something so cozy about big mug of cocoa, especially while snuggled under a fluffy blanket! I’ve been waiting for the temps to drop so we can enjoy the fireplace too, but it’s been 60+ degrees here, so the only fireplace we’ve been able to use is the one on Netflix. 🙄

Easy Hot Chocolate | Paleo & Vegan Friendly | Wife Mama Foodie
This hot chocolate is a family favorite. It’s perfect as is, but even better with a big dollop of coconut whipped cream on top. My daughter, who doesn’t like coconut, likes a handful of marshmallows in hers instead. Whichever version you prefer, this classic hot chocolate is simple, decadent, and comforting, like a big hug in a mug! Enjoy!


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This hot cocoa is simple to make and so delicious! It's rich yet free of dairy, gluten, grains, and refined sugar!
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Recipe type: Dairy Free, Vegan,
Serves: 2–3 servings
Ingredients
  • ⅓–1/2 cup coconut sugar or natural cane sugar (use more or less to taste)
  • ¼–1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (use more for a richer tasting hot chocolate. Can also use semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you prefer)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 cups almond milk or other milk of choice
  • coconut whipped cream, optional (recipe below)
  • chocolate shavings, optional
Coconut Whipped Cream:
Instructions
  1. Place chocolate, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a large saucepan and whisk until well blended. Pour in milk and stir until blended. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until chocolate and sugar are dissolved, about 4–5 minutes.
  2. Pour hot chocolate into mugs and top with coconut whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Makes 2–3 servings.
Coconut Whipped Cream:
  1. Scoop hardened coconut cream out of the can and place into a mixing bowl. Discard or reserve the liquid left in the can for another purpose.
  2. Add sweetener and vanilla and beat with an hand mixer until fluffy. Top each mug of hot chocolate with a scoop of whipped coconut cream.
Notes
*Can also use 1 cup heavy whipping cream, if not dairy-free. After you add the sweetener and vanilla, beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.

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  1. Hey Joscelyn, guess what even I like tea and coffee very much. And as far as hot chocolate is concerned, I never tried it. I thought of making hot chocolate many times but never got a chance to make it. But this weekend, this is something I will definitely make. Lovely sharing my dear friend.

    Extremely sorry Joscelyn for the typo, multitasking can at times be dangerous. 🙁

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  4. Ahhh that’s definitely my kind of hot chocolate since I’m in love with almond milk <3 Plus I love your beautiful photos and the video! I'm going to try it. It must be so delicious, nice and warm. Perfect for cold winter evenings.

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