Keep warm all winter long with this quick and easy vegan hot chocolate recipe! This cozy 5-ingredient recipe comes together for two in just minutes.
This dairy-free hot chocolate recipe is perfect for sipping next to the fireplace or snuggled up on the couch.
Pair it when some vegan s’mores with homemade marshmallows or vegan chocolate glazed donuts for a real treat!
How to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate
This recipe is the perfect easy treat for cold winter nights! It serves two and comes together in just minutes.
Simply warm dairy-free milk, dairy-free chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together on the stove. Once everything has melted and it’s warm throughout, serve topped with vegan marshmallows and crushed peppermints.
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Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened dairy-free milk
- 1/4 cup chopped dairy-free chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat.
- Whisk ingredeints together until everything is melted and combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Kristen Wood
I like your addition of actual dark chocolate in this rather than just cocoa powder — yum!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
YES!! I’ve tried it both ways but I think including actual dark chocolate is the best 🙂
Jules Shepard
So simple and REAL ingredients! Perfect!
Jenna | The Urben Life
YES!!!
Erin
I love how easy this is! Right now, my favorite is made in a blender so this looks way easier! I’ll have to try it.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much, Erin 🙂 Enjoy!!
Rebecca Branham
Initially, I thought there’d be some crazy ingredients involved in this but it actually looks simple 🙂 Will definitely have to try!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I’m so happy you were pleasantly surprised 🙂 I try to keep my recipes pretty simple haha
kara
you had me at hot chocolate! this looks so yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much, Kara 🙂
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman
We always make our hot chocolate at home – no packets – and I love trying new cocoa recipes. Thanks for this one!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 So happy to hear that, enjoy!
Clair Cook
This seriously couldn’t have come at a better time…it is actually cool today in Louisiana! My oldest and I LOVE hot chocolate! I can’t wait to try this recipe out once she gets home!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Aww yay 🙂 So happy to hear that!! Lemme know what y’all think!
Emily
This looks delicious!! And with your easy recipe, there are so many different variations you can make.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much, Emily 🙂 Oh, absolutely!!
Kristin's Peppermints and Cherries
I always use pre-made hot chocolate packets, but what a fun idea to make your own!!! What are the delicious little white treats with the powdered sugar that are pictured with the hot chocolate? Yummy!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
So fun 🙂 Those are vegan homemade marshmallows dusted with powdered sugar!
Here’s the recipe link: https://theurbenlife.com/2019/10/14/how-to-make-vegan-smores/
Shayla Marie
This vegan hot chocolate recipe looks so addictive yummy!! I can’t wait to make it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
It really is 🙂 So cozy and comforting!
Wendy Klik
I will keep this one in mind when entertaining. I like to have options for all my guests.
Jenna | The Urben Life
So happy to hear that! Thanks 🙂
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome
I love to try different hot chocolate recipes, I’ll have to give this one a go, it sounds delicious
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 Thanks, Paula!