These hot chocolate bombs are vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free! They're delicious chocolate spheres filled with homemade hot cocoa mix and peppermint marshmallows.
Hot Cocoa Bombs aren't just for Christmas. Enjoy these fun and festive treats year round for any holiday or celebration!
Try my DIY Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix for a rich and creamy powder filling.
Why You'll Love Homemade Chocolate Bombs
- They're so cute!!
- Easy to make
- Fun family activity
- Tastes delicious
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Makes a great gift
What You Need
To make dairy-free hot chocolate bombs, you'll need a couple special kitchen goodies:
- Sphere silicone mold
- Pastry brush (can also use back of a spoon)
- Dark chocolate
- Vegan & gluten free marshmallows
- Store-bought or homemade hot cocoa powder
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Using a silicone mold with 6 wells, pour half of the melted chocolate into each half-sphere.
- Coat the entire well then place in fridge for 15 minutes.
- Repeat to make a second layer then let chill for 30 minutes.
- Pop the half-spheres out of the molds and fill 3 with hot cocoa mix and a few marshmallows.
- Slightly melt the edges of remaining 3 half-spheres and attach to form a full chocolate sphere!
- To serve, transfer one hot chocolate bomb into a large mug then pour warm plant-based milk on top.
- Let melt, stir, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Homemade Hot Chocolate Bomb FAQ
How do you melt the chocolate? I simply chopped up a vegan chocolate bar up and melted it in the microwave. I set the microwave for 30 second increments, for about 1:30 minutes total, stirring in between.
Do I have to let it chill in the fridge? You could let it set up on your countertops, just make sure it's fully set.
Does it really need two layers? Yes!! I tested this and when you only do one layer, it crumbles and breaks all over the place when you go to pop it out of the molds.
How do I store the hot chocolate bombs? You can make these bombs in advance. Just keep them in an airtight container in a cool spot either on your countertops or in the fridge. I prefer fridge!
What type of dairy-free milk do you use? I often use almond milk or homemade oat milk, but for this creamy beverage treat I used macadamia nut milk. Use your favorite!
Want more festive desserts? Try these next:
- Vegan Gingerbread Latte
- Easy Vegan Sugar Cookies
- Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- 4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies
- Homemade Mocha Bundt Cake
- Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes
- Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake
Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe Video
Watch my quick tutorial to see these treats come together!
I hope you enjoy these non-dairy hot chocolate bombs as much as we do! They're kid-friendly and fun for all. If you give them a try, please share a photo with me over on Instagram.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients
- 6 ounces vegan chocolate melted
- 3 tablespoons dairy-free hot cocoa mix homemade or store-bought
- Vegan & gluten-free marshmallows and other fillings
Instructions
- Using a silicone mold with 6 wells, pour about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each half-sphere. Coat the entire well then place in fridge for 15 minutes.
- Repeat to make a second layer then let chill for 30 minutes.
- Pop the half-spheres out of the molds and fill 3 with about 1-2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix and a few marshmallows.
- Slightly melt the edges of remaining 3 half-spheres and attach to form a full chocolate sphere.
- To serve, transfer one hot chocolate bomb into a large mug then pour about 1 cup of warm dairy-free milk on top. Let melt, stir, and serve. Enjoy!
Suggested Equipment
Rachael Ray Tools and Gadgets 6-Piece Nylon Tool Set
Mini Tulip Jelly Jar with Glass Lids, 6 Count 
kendra says
Can't wait to try these out
Mariam says
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You obviously know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?