Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate (Date Sweetened)
This Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate is just what you need for a cozy Christmas! Date sweetened, easy to make, and also completely dairy free! You would never know that this rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate was plant based.
Ingredients
Date Paste:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 pitted medjool dates
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup plant milk - (you might use a couple tablespoon extra while blending) (My favorite options here are soy milk or almond milk, but any will do!)
Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups plant milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Optional: 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Optional toppings: vegan marshmallows, vegan whipped cream, sprinkles, candy canes, cacao nibs, chocolate chips...
Instructions
- Add all date paste ingredients to a high powered blender. Blend until super smooth. You may have to pause the blender and scrape down the edges a couple of times. If you're having a hard time getting it to blend smoothly, add a bit more plant milk (1 tablespoon at a time).
- To make the hot chocolate: add plant milk, water, and cocoa powder to a small pot on the stovetop. Set your stovetop to medium heat and whisk to combine as your mixture warms (at first the cocoa powder will try to float on top, but as you whisk it will eventually mix into the liquid). Continue to heat, whisking regularly, until your desired temperature is reached (don't let it boil).
- Add the date paste to your hot chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
- For a sweeter hot chocolate, mix in the optional maple syrup. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Pour into your favorite mug, top as desired, and enjoy!
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