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The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate!

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Learn how to make the Best Vegan Hot Chocolate EVER! Even readers agree! Just 6 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes! This is better than the dairy versions I used to drink. Semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder are what gives a rich chocolate flavor!

Large mug of vegan hot chocolate with whipped cream

Today I’m sharing the absolute best hot chocolate I’ve ever had, vegan or not! It is so creamy, so rich and so decadent and nobody would guess it’s vegan. The same goes for my Homemade Vegan Chocolate Milk.

This recipe is the dairy-free chocolate of my dreams and very exciting to share today.

I haven’t posted here in about a month and I don’t think I’ve ever done that since I started this blog in 2013. However, I had been working nonstop and posting new recipes weekly and was feeling a bit tired. Then I got into a really bad car wreck and got pretty bruised up and really sore. I’m completely healed and fine now, but my car was totaled. I’m truly the most thankful that my daughter was in school and not in the car with me!

Pouring vegan hot chocolate from pot into a mug

I also am back with this delicious best vegan hot chocolate recipe! This dairy-free hot chocolate recipe was a creation from last year and shared a snap of it on this Instagram. I never got around to sharing it on my blog, but now that the weather is cold again and I’m drinking it again, now is the time.

Hand squirting soy whipped cream from a can on hot chocolate

WHY THIS IS THE BEST VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE

I’m very, very picky when it comes to hot chocolate. Too many recipes are too watery, too bland, not chocolatey enough or sweet enough for me. I’ve tried so many. I don’t want my hot chocolate cloyingly sweet, but I don’t like it too bitter either.

Well, this dairy-free hot chocolate is my favorite ever.

It’s rich, creamy and a rich, decadent chocolate flavor, as well as perfectly sweetened. It’s not too thick, in other words, it’s not a French hot chocolate, haha. I’ve had a French hot chocolate in Paris many years ago and it’s VERY thick and rich and like drinking straight chocolate. Yummy, yes, but a bit too much for when I want to sit down and enjoy a full cup of hot chocolate.

Closeup view of vegan hot chocolate with cream and chocolate sprinkles

THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE

So, to achieve my perfect Vegan Hot Chocolate, I used:

  • semi-sweet chocolate
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • maple syrup
  • canned “lite” coconut milk (forget almond milk, not creamy enough and too strong of a flavor)
  • ground espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Lite coconut milk leaves no flavor whatsoever of coconut, but is the perfect creamy base for this.

The need for chocolate chips is because they contain cocoa butter and that is what helps make this a rich chocolate flavor, as well as thicken it up when it heats up. My favorite brand is Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips, because they are vegan. Just cocoa powder is hot cocoa, but this is hot chocolate. It should be richer and creamier. I see many often get them confused, but they are definitely different.

Overview of vegan hot chocolate and whipped cream in mug

See those delicious cookies in the photos? They are my DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CRINKLE COOKIES and are to die for! Get them here!

Best vegan hot chocolate in mug with whip cream

The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate!

Brandi Doming
Learn how to make the BEST Vegan Hot Chocolate EVER! Even readers agree! Just 6 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes! This is better than the dairy versions I used to drink. Semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder are what gives a rich chocolate flavor!
5 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Total Time 9 mins
Servings 2 cups/mugs
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients

  • One 13.5 oz can "lite" coconut milk (this truly is the best milk to make hot chocolate, I would advise against subbing as others I've tried were not good. Lite leaves NO coconut taste!)
  • 2 tablespoons (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 heaping tablespoons (40g) semi-sweet dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life)
  • 1-2 tablespoons (20g) maple syrup, depending on your sweet-o-meter, I did 2
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground espresso or instant coffee
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Optional: whipped cream, shaved chocolate, marshmallows, etc.

NOTE

  • I recommend Thai Kitchen brand for the lite coconut milk. It is amazing and always so smooth and creamy, not watery. Many brands can be rather watery and not smooth.

Instructions
 

  • If you have a Vitamix, then add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend for a few minutes on high until completely smooth and frothy. If you don't have a high-speed blender, then add all of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to a blender or food processor and process until smooth and frothy. It will only get frothy on a high speed and after a few minutes.
  • Add the mixture to a pot over medium heat and then add the chocolate chips. Once it begins to bubble, whisk continuously for about 4 minutes until well heated and has thickened just a bit. You don't want to overcook it, or it will get too thick. I found this to be the perfect level of sweetness, but if you want yours a tad sweeter, add a little more maple syrup. Remove and pour into mugs and add whipped cream, shaved chocolate, marshmallows, cinnamon, etc. Enjoy!
  • This makes enough for 2 mugs. If you are just wanting 1 serving, then place the rest in the fridge and when you are ready to use it, give it a good whisk and reheat on low.

Notes

COCONUT MILK: Using lite coconut milk yields the perfect creamy texture and taste. It is neutral in flavor (the lite leaves no coconut taste) and it is neither too thick or too thin of a milk. However, if you are allergic, I would suggest to try a high quality really creamy oat milk instead. Other milks like almond and rice milk will be much more watery and less rich, and will not taste nearly as good in both flavor or texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 31.3gProtein: 2.5gFat: 18.5gSaturated Fat: 14.3gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 21.5gCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
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  1. NTI School

    December 18, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Thanks so much for posting Brandi! We will totally have to use this recipe and share it with our peeps! It still amazes us how many people don’t know that there are great vegan hot chocolate alternatives! Tis the season!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 18, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Wonderful! Let me know what y’all think of it!

      Reply
  2. Christina

    December 19, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    5 stars
    This hot chocolate recipe is amazing, the best hot chocolate I have ever had. Thank you so much for creating it. It is so much healthier then chemical filled hot cocoa powders and yet so much better. You can’t go wrong here. I haven’t gotten my roommate to try it yet but I have no doubt that everyone will love this recipe, vegans, non-vegans, everyone. I don’t think one person would be able to tell it was non dairy. So delicious best ever. Your recipes are always such a sure hit.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 20, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Yay! I’m so glad this is the best you’ve ever had! Thank you so much for the amazing feedback Christina! You really made my day!!

      Reply
  3. Shannon H

    December 31, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    5 stars
    We are transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and this hot chocolate was a hit with our kiddos, 10 and 5 yrs old. Thanks so much for posting this. I’m so excited about getting healthy and feeling well.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 31, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      That makes me so happy to hear Shannon, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback!

      Reply
  4. Louise

    January 11, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Why did I take so long to try this?! It is delicious, so gosh darn good! And of course I made it when I was alone so I had both cups ahahaha!!! Great job!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 11, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      Haha! Awesome! More for you!

      Reply
  5. Tina

    February 26, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe!! I have been vegan for over 1 year now and it’s been pretty easy besides really missing a cafe mocha from Starbucks. Not only because of the dairy but they just have too much sugar in them. This cocoa is incredible, it’s exactly like a cafe mocha or when poured over ice an iced cafe mocha. I’m so grateful to all of the incredible vegans out there that share their talents and recipes with all of us, you make living cruelty free so much easier!!!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 27, 2017 at 4:02 am

      Awww, thank you so much Tina for such a lovely comment! So very happy to hear how much you loved this and wow, that sounds heavenly over ice. I need to try that!!

      Reply
  6. Shanna

    October 7, 2017 at 2:43 am

    I’m excited to try this. I am also very VERY picky when it comes to hot chocolate and I am the same way. So many vegan ones I’ve tried are watery, not chocolatey enough, etc. Can’t wait to give this one a go! 😀

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 7, 2017 at 5:29 am

      I totally know what you mean, cannot stand those watery versions, but I promise you this one is thick, creamy and amazing!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie

    October 29, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    This hot chocolate is so delicious! And full of fairly healthy ingredients, not crap! Lol

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 29, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      Haha, thank you so much Stephanie! I’m so glad you love it and yes, crap-free, lol!

      Reply
  8. Seclusive Nature

    November 19, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I made this the other night and both agreed it’s the best hot chocolate we have ever had! Thank you!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 19, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Yay! Thank you so much for the lovely review and so glad you agree!

      Reply
  9. Shanna

    December 3, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    5 stars
    You weren’t kidding, this hot chocolate is perfect. I’m VERY picky with my hot chocolate too and yeah this is awesome. Thanks for such a great recipe.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 4, 2017 at 6:32 am

      I’m so glad to hear you feel the same as I do, haha! Thank you so much Shanna for the lovely review!

      Reply
  10. Karma

    December 11, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is hands down the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had, and I’m a bit of a hot chocolate snob, lol. A google search led me to your blog, and now I’ll be back to check out your other recipes! I didn’t have any light coconut milk on hand so used Silk almond original. I think the coffee, salt and vanilla are what took it to a whole new level… brilliant!!! This will be a regular treat this winter. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 12, 2017 at 3:23 am

      Woohoo! Love hearing that Karma! I’m a total hot chocolate snob too, which is why I said in the post I’m so picky about them. Don’t give me bland watery “hot chocolate”! Thank you so much for the lovely review and star rating, you are so very kind!

      Reply
  11. Pat Voss

    December 26, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    Brandi, I chose your Hot Chocolate recipe for Christmas morning. I couldn’t find appropriate chocolate chips but based on your comment about only using them for the cocoa butter, I added extra cocoa and a big chuck of cacao butter (not sure if product endorsements are appropriate here, if not just delete: Bulletproof brand) . I used alcohol free liquid stevia for sweetener. Thank you for your recommendation of Thai Kitchen lite coconut milk, it made shopping mistake free. So drum, roll….this was perfect, awesome and delicious. It truly is Hot Chocolate, not just hot cocoa.! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 5, 2018 at 6:44 am

      Thank you so much Pat for the lovely review! So glad you loved it so much! And yes, the cocoa butter in the chocolate chips is what makes this so rich, so glad you were able to use those!

      Reply
  12. Brooke

    January 31, 2018 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    I hardly ever post comments on anything, but I had to here because this hot chocolate is the best I have ever tasted!! I can’t believe it’s vegan and has no refined sugars because it’s so good! Thank you.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 31, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Oh, thank you so much Brooke! So very happy it is the best you’ve ever had! It is for me as well, thank you for making it!

      Reply
  13. Rosemary

    February 10, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    I made this using 12oz almond milk and 3 tbsp of maple syrup. Otherwise followed the recipe. It is DIVINE! Rich, chocolatey! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 12, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      Yay! Love hearing that Rosemary, thank you so much for the review!

      Reply
  14. Lindsay

    March 3, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    Gorgeous! So rich and chocolatey. I’m in love 💘
    I’ve just linked to it in my blog.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      March 4, 2018 at 1:42 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  15. Terri

    September 25, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Lady you NAILED IT! As a lover of hot chocolate – i am very particular. As I made the switch to vegan the one element that eluded me was the hot chocolate. The Almond milk was just not working for me. Winter is coming (Game of thrones reference for you) and I need my warm bevvie and you have come to my rescue. Basically my life is now complete so thank you!!
    PS Drinking it right now and LOVING IT!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 25, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      Yay, so very thrilled to hear that Terri! This is exactly how I felt too when I created it, it is just what I missed and the best part is it is just as good as the dairy kind!

      Reply
  16. Michelle Christine

    October 29, 2018 at 2:22 am

    5 stars
    Delicious chocolatey warmth in a mug. I have missed cocoa since going wfpb. Thank you for creating this yumminess, Brandi. This is the first recipe of yours I have tried. Now, I HAVE to buy your cookbook! 🙂

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 29, 2018 at 3:56 am

      That’s so awesome to hear Michelle! So happy you loved it! Thank you for the review and book purchase!

      Reply
  17. Nichole Dever

    November 18, 2018 at 3:38 am

    Amazing recipe! Sorry to hear people are stealing it as their own. Just wanted to share our revisions since we didn’t have a creamy coconut milk. We ended up loving it, but I am looking forward to your recipe that you’ve worked so hard to perfect! Let me know if you try it! It may be on the sweeter side, but I wanted to ensure it was creamy enough 🙂 and it seemed to do the trick. Best hot chocolate I ever tasted! I’m sure yours will be even better!

    12.5 oz unsweetened almond milk
    2 tablespoons of cacao
    4 heaping tablespoons of vegan semi-Sweet choc chips (to thicken it)
    3 tablespoons of maple syrup, since we used a more bitter cacao
    Same salt and vanilla amount

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 18, 2018 at 3:59 am

      Sounds amazing Nichole! I’m so glad y’all loved it!!

      Reply
  18. Lisa

    December 22, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    5 stars
    This isn’t just the best vegan hot chocolate, it’s the best hot chocolate, ever. Oh my gosh, it is so creamy and rich and delicious. It was a perfect snack after shopping and gift wrapping. As always, Brandi, you are the best chef!

    Reply
  19. Estelle

    January 21, 2019 at 8:17 am

    In the mood for hot chocolate and this only happens once or twice a year. I crave either white hot chocolate or dark hot chocolate and this time it’s the later.

    It’s almost impossible to find lite coconut milk where I live though. Would diluting full-fat milk with a bit of water do the trick do you think? Or maybe trying to whip up a home made milk with a specific water/coconut ratio?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 21, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Estelle! Yes, use half of the full fat milk (shake the can well first) and the other half water. That should work!

      Reply
      • Estelle

        January 21, 2019 at 9:09 pm

        5 stars
        Reporting back 🙂

        I made my chocolate before seeing your comment (too impatient ^^) and ended up doing 1/3 water and 2/3 coconut milk. My milk was 7.8g fat for 100ml according to the nutritional information.

        The hot chocolate is super rich and creamy with no coconut taste. It’s super chocolaty because I used bitter-sweet dark chocolate. Delicious.

        It could be a bit lighter though. I did half the recipe and it’s going to be too rich to finish all in one go so I’ll follow your recommendation of 1/2 water, 1/2 coconut milk next time. It should do the trick.

        It’s definitely a keeper and I know I can make it kid-friendly by using a sweeter chocolate.

        Next, I’m going to experiment and see if I can adapt a white chocolate vanilla version using cocoa butter and vanilla powder.

        Thank you very much for another great recipe!

        Reply
        • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

          January 21, 2019 at 11:59 pm

          So glad you enjoyed it! Yes, it would be too rich because of too much of the coconut milk, it makes it so much thicker, so just use more water next time to even it out 🙂

          Reply
  20. Phoebe

    February 11, 2019 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    AMAZING! The best vegan and refined sugar free hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 12, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      Wonderful to hear, thank you Phoebe!

      Reply
  21. Cathrine

    March 11, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    We absolutely LOVE this hot chocolate! So rich! So creamy! I haven’t had a decent cup of vegan hot chocolate in years… until now! Thanks Brandi!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      March 12, 2019 at 6:27 am

      That is so wonderful to hear Cathrine, thank you so much for your awesome feedback!

      Reply
  22. Anna

    November 1, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    Are used soy milk instead of coconut milk because I can’t bear the taste of coconut milk. I know you promised, but… There it is. Absolutely delicious hot chocolate! The first hot chocolate I’ve had since I gave up dairy that is actually better than the old store-bought kind. So good that I Drank it all, then doubled the recipe to have a stash in the refrigerator that I can heat up whenever the mood strikes. So good! Thank you for this

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 14, 2019 at 1:57 am

      So happy you loved it so much, thank you so much Anna!

      Reply
  23. Emily

    November 16, 2019 at 1:08 am

    Could you just continue to blend in the high speed blender until it’s hot?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 16, 2019 at 1:56 am

      Hi Emily! I’m not too sure that would work as well because it’s heating it over the stove to a simmer to thicken it by whisking continually for 4 minutes (step 2). The constant whisking over heat is what thickens it well. It’s way too runny in the vitamix.

      Reply
  24. Melanie

    November 16, 2019 at 5:42 am

    In the third photo, you are using an aerosol canned whipped topping! WHAT is it and where did you find it? TYVM

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 16, 2019 at 7:34 am

      It was a soy whipped topping that I may have got at sprouts, I honestly don’t remember since I posted this 2 years ago. But it wasn’t good anyways. I buy the non-dairy spray bu Reddi-wip now if I buy whipped topping and it’s so delicious. They have coconut and almond and we get them at Walmart.

      Reply
  25. Gail

    November 17, 2019 at 1:05 am

    Wanted to try this but I only have full fat coconut milk. Can I use that?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 17, 2019 at 5:16 am

      Hi Gail, yes, but you will want to dilute it, otherwise it will be way too thick and taste like coconut. Do 1 part coconut milk to 2 parts water, blend it up so it’s smooth and then measure.

      Reply
  26. Cherie

    December 31, 2019 at 7:41 am

    I found your recipe/link from one of my Facebook groups. I only had regular coconut milk, so I used it instead. I wish I had read the comments first (which I usuallydo with new recipes). I woukd have known to dilute it with some water. It was super thick. I thought it was because I heated it up too much. But, I guess it was the milk. The flavor was delicious. My sister really liked it, even with it being thick. Going to cut back on the maple syrup a little next time. Overall, a great recipe-I just messed it up! LOL

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 31, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Hi Cherie! Oh, haha, yes, regular has 3 times the amount of fat as the lite version, so it definitely will make it overly rich and excessively thick! Get the lite next time and you’ll notice a big difference! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Renee

    February 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    I am making this TODAY! I’m so sorry someone would “steal” your recipe ! 😢

    Reply
  28. Melissa

    March 14, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is perfect! so delicious….thank you!

    Reply
  29. Dee

    April 22, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    I am so grateful for this recipe !!! Best cup I’ve had in my entire life and I mean that !

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      April 23, 2020 at 1:13 am

      Oh wow, thank you so much Dee for this incredible feedback! It’s honestly the best I’ve ever had too, truly, so I’m glad to hear you feel the same!

      Reply
  30. Trudy

    August 19, 2020 at 5:44 am

    What kind of whipped cream do you use and where do you buy it?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      August 19, 2020 at 6:42 am

      Hi Trudy! In the photos I used a soy whip cream but it wasn’t that good so I never bought it again. I now buy the rediwhip spray can whip cream, they have both almond or coconut milk versions. You can find them at Kroger, Walmart and possibly Whole Foods. I love them both. So delicious and looks beautiful. I also like the Cocowhip by So delicious sold on the tub containers similar to cool whip. You can find those at most grocery stores these days in the freezer section of non dairy products. I’ve bought it at sprouts and HEB. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  31. Zoe (14)

    September 13, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    I ‘ve read great critics about your recipe and I think it would be a good idea to try it. I havent tried many vegan alternatives yet but I usually like to add some hazelnut syrup in my hot chocolate, so I wondered whether hazelnut milk would give the flavour I wanted and whether I could replace the coconut milk with it. What do you suggest? <3
    * sorry I'm not a native speaker

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 13, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      You can certainly try it!

      Reply
  32. RENE

    September 25, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    This was good. I left out the espresso since I don’t drink coffee. I used regular semi sweet chips too. The ‘vegan’ chips cost a fortune where I live. I heated in the microwave as well.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 26, 2020 at 5:18 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  33. Jane

    October 12, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe many times and it is always delicious! I think about it like “sipping chocolate” since it is so rich.

    Reply
  34. Beatrice

    October 18, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Hi Brandi.
    Can i substitute the lite coconut milk with soy milk?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 18, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      I’ve never tried that but I think it should work! Let me know after you try it!

      Reply
  35. Anjali Verma

    November 29, 2020 at 7:08 am

    5 stars
    Ran out of normal milk and was looking for some coconut milk one. Used the normal silk runny one not thai canned. But still came out amazing. Thank u for this recipe.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 29, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  36. Shelley

    December 8, 2020 at 12:29 am

    So delicious! I added a few drops of peppermint extract and wow! Also tried 1/2 cocoa powder and 1/2 carob powder just to cut down on caffeine at night. Will definitely be making this again, thank you . Your book is on my Xmas list, excited. 😊

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 14, 2020 at 6:13 am

      So thrilled you loved it so much Shelley!

      Reply
  37. Terri

    December 22, 2020 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! Perfectly sweet with all organic ingredients. I mixed coconut and almond milk since I had both open, used the blender method and putting the chocolate chips in the warm liquid was genius. I also added TJ’s vegan peppermint mini marshmallows on top. So good!

    Reply
  38. Abigail Wenderson

    December 24, 2020 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Wow, such an amazing recipe. I look forward to making this recipe soon.

    Reply
  39. Vinita

    January 17, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe. My husband suddenly became lactose intolerant and he is a die hard hot chocolate fan. He’s been really upset about not being able to have hot chocolate. Now the problem is solved. This recipe is the best. German light coconut milk is too thick for this so pick up a Thai brand. I also tried it using coconut milk powder. This also works but it tastes more of coconut. Thank you so much for this recipe.

    Reply
  40. Niki

    January 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Made this with my three yo this am as a last minute request bc I forgot to restock her mix. Well we won’t be restocking her mix! She loves helping and letting her dump stuff into the blender and flip the switches (with supervision) is a way we can be together in the kitchen. She’s delighted with both the making AND the taste! She’s carefully carrying her mug announcing this is MY VEGAN HOT COCOA!! It’s nice bc I wasn’t a huge fan of the mix and she really didn’t like the taste that much anyway!! I’ll definitely be checking out more on your blog and from your book which I actually had gotten but hadn’t had a chance to look through!! N

    Reply
  41. Caroline

    February 20, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family has gone dairy free and I was feeling guilty because every vegan hot chocolate had been awful and I just wanted my kids to have hot chocolate on snow days 😝. Small things. This was it! The best! And we do not kiss the dairy. Thank you!

    Reply
  42. charlie west

    March 7, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    I’ve tried making this with lite coconut milk from a can and it tasted really coconutty in my opinion. Lovely texture, and still enjoyable but the coconut was too prominent.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      March 7, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      What brand are you using? I find brands to vary greatly in flavor.

      Reply
  43. Elizabeth Cornelsen

    March 9, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    We tried this quick recipe on a whim, and it was phenomenal! The 3 year olds went nuts! Incredibly creamy & frothy, and I subbed a little orange extract vanilla on round 2. Great variation.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      March 10, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      So wonderful to hear this Elizabeth!

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