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Vegan White Hot Chocolate (Just 5 Ingredients!)

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Homemade Vegan White Hot Chocolate that is dairy-free, creamy, rich, indulgent and delicious! Made with just 5 ingredients…coconut milk, real cocoa butter, cashew butter, maple syrup and vanilla!

VEGAN WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

I have been extremely elated to see how popular my Best Vegan Hot Chocolate recipe has become with you all. I’ve seen dozens and dozens of beautiful remakes on social media and 100% stellar reviews. I’ve had the itch to create a white chocolate version ever since. As shocking as it is to me, lol, there are some people who don’t like traditional chocolate. Here is your white hot chocolate.

It’s kind of funny to be sharing this when here in Texas, it’s been beautiful, sunny and in the 70’s. However, I know a large amount of people in other areas who are up to their eyeballs Β in snow and freezing, so I hope this will warm your bones some and make you feel all cozy.

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

This white chocolate is not only incredibly creamy and luscious, it is just 5 ingredients! To make this dairy-free vegan white hot chocolate, you will only need:

  • Lite coconut milk: The absolute best milk for hot chocolate, creamy and the perfect thickness.
  • Food grade cocoa butter: This gives that classic chocolate taste and makes it super creamy.
  • Raw cashew butter: (gives an extra depth of flavor and richness, has a natural vanilla flavor. I use my homemade raw cashew butter.
  • Maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract

But before anybody asks, no, there is not a sub for the cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is what makes it actually be chocolate and taste like chocolate, without it, it’s just going to be sweet milk. Trust me, it’s worth it. The cocoa butter is also what makes it thicken up.

Coffee-Shop Worthy

Now, the vegan white hot chocolate is already delicious on it’s own, but to make it coffee-shop worthy, both taste and presentation-wise, adding some mini vegan marshmallows, whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg just sends it into white chocolate heaven!

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Vegan white hot chocolate in snow flake mug

Vegan White Hot Chocolate (Just 5 Ingredients!)

Brandi Doming
Homemade Vegan White Hot Chocolate that is creamy, rich, indulgent and delicious! Made with just 5 ingredients...coconut milk, real cocoa butter, cashew butter, maple syrup and vanilla!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 2 1/4 cups (2 servings)

Ingredients

  • One 13.5 oz can (1 1/2 cups) "lite" coconut milk (SEE NOTES)
  • 1 tablespoon (16g) raw cashew butter
  • 3 tablespoons (25g) finely chopped/shaved cocoa butter
  • 2 tablespoons (40g) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Optional: whipped cream, marshmallows, nutmeg, cinnamon
  • I use this scale.

Instructions
 

  • If you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, then add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend several minutes until very smooth and frothy. If you don't have a high-speed blender, then add all of the ingredients, except the cocoa butter, 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 cocoa butter (if you didn't already). Once it begins to boil, whisk continuously for a good 5 minutes so the cocoa butter melts throughout and it cooks down slightly. It will seem very thin still after the 5 minutes because cocoa butter melts just like oil, so let the mixture sit for a few minutes before serving and it will thicken up more.
  • Cocoa butter naturally will separate as it sits, so give it another whisk before serving. I topped mine with whipped cream, marshmallows and fresh nutmeg and cinnamon! So good. If you have any leftovers and store them in the fridge, it will get very thick. Just rewarm and whisk it over the stove and it will be as good as fresh.

Notes

COCONUT MILK: I've tested this with almond milk, cashew milk and they both leave a strong nutty taste that my family didn't care for. The lite coconut milk yields the best results without leaving hardly any coconut taste (I can't detect it). I recommend the Sprouts lite coconut milk in a can or the Thai kitchen lite coconut. Do not use the Polar brand. It is all fillers and tastes bad. If you are allergic to coconut, I would suggest using another creamy milk, not a low-fat one or it will taste watery and more bland and not be creamy. Make sure to use a milk you love the taste. Oat milk would probably work.
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Keyword dairy-free white chocolate, vegan white hot chocolate

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  1. Laurie Masters

    February 13, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Hi, Brandy! Your cocoa butter Amazon link doesn’t work:

    https://thevegan8.com/goto/http://%5Bcocoa%20butter%20discs%20from%20Amazon|http://amzn.to/2l0yZwC%20rel=

    Help! xo

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 13, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      It’s fixed now, sorry about that Laurie! I also linked within the actual recipe, too πŸ™‚ Thanks for catching that!

      Reply
      • Chana

        February 13, 2017 at 11:45 pm

        the link is not to disks!

        Reply
        • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

          February 14, 2017 at 12:16 am

          Sorry, it is fixed now! I had accidentally linked to the bars and this is better now, because the discs are way cheaper!

          Reply
  2. Vivian

    February 13, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Hi BrandI.
    When you say whipped cream, is there a vegan whipped cream?
    Thank you Vivan

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2017 at 12:18 am

      Hi Vivian, yet there are several. This one I used is a spray can of whipped cream made from soy milk by Soyatoo brand. I purchased it at Whole Foods. But Whole Foods and Sprouts also carry tubs of “cool whip” made from coconut milk that are very delicious. They have regular and low-fat versions, too. There are other options to pick from at Whole Foods.

      Reply
      • Louann Chapman

        February 14, 2017 at 12:51 am

        My favorite and probably healthiest vegan whipped cream is made by skimming off the hardened part of a can of full-strength organic coconut milk (toss the water). It should be refrigerated for at least a few hours so it solidifies and is cold. Take a blender or mixer on medium high and whip a minute or two. Add a little maple syrup or stevia (but just a tiny bit!) and some vanilla extract. It whips up nice and firm and the best thing about it is that it never melts down like regular whipped cream! You can store it in the fridge for days and it’s just like you whipped it! This is soy-free and chemical free too!

        Reply
        • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

          February 14, 2017 at 1:03 am

          Oh yes, I do that, too! Have a recipe on my blog for Coconut Whipped Cream Icing! It doesn’t pipe as pretty on hot chocolate as this can stuff, so I only use it for photo purposes, lol!

          Reply
  3. Annie

    February 13, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    It’s been unseasonably warm (okay, some days HOT) here in OK, too – – but it doesn’t stop me from enjoying hot chocolate once or twice a week. I LOVE cocoa butter; combined w/ coconut milk? Yowza!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2017 at 12:18 am

      It’s so rich and creamy!

      Reply
  4. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    February 14, 2017 at 1:46 am

    I know I would love this, Brandi! It’s cold here in the Netherlands, so this is definitely the way to go. I have to admit I really like hot chocolate, so your new chocolate recipe is calling my name. I bet it tastes just fantastic with all the wonderful toppings and especially the grated nutmeg takes it to a new level of deliciousness.

    Love your pictures s0 beautiful and elegant!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2017 at 3:41 am

      Thank you so much Florian, so glad you love the pictures! You are too kind!

      Reply
  5. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    February 14, 2017 at 1:54 am

    I couldn’t care less that it’s 68 degrees out here right now, it could be the middle of summer and I would still want this mug right now!! And I thought your original hot chocolate was super dreamy, but THIS! Believe it or not, before I was vegan white chocolate was actually my favorite kind of chocolate. Or should I say “chocolate” since whether it counts or not is debatable, but I vote yes πŸ™‚ The fact that it’s so hard to come by dairy-free makes it all the more exciting and special too. The ingredients here could not be any more enticing. And nutmeg on top–never would’ve thought of that but it sounds like a lovely little contrast. I made the mistake of buying one of those massive blocks of cocoa butter last time and yeah I will definitely be going with the discs next time. Just chopping it up and measuring it out takes as long as this entire recipe just about…and so messy too with the little pieces flying everywhere haha. But still worth it because that is one of the most dreamy ingredients in my opinion. And combined with the coconut milk and cashew butter and mini marshmallows this is just all the off-white things I love most in one <3

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2017 at 3:43 am

      Haha, too true!! Chopping cocoa butter is a nightmare and ever since discovering the discs on Amazon, I no longer buy it. WHAT a difference in recipe prep time it makes! It’s so funny because brown chocolate wouldn’t be chocolate without cocoa butter, so absolutely white chocolate is REAL chocolate! Without the cocoa butter, it doesn’t have that taste or smell. None of that fake filler stuff that they put in those cheap white chocolate bars..yuck, lol.
      The grated nutmeg was a last minute decision while heating up the chocolate on the stove and it hit me that nutmeg goes well in creamy sauces, so why not creamy white hot chocolate? And honestly, the spice contrast with it was dreamyyyy! It worked so well and it also was a nice break, asthetically speaking, for a photo, lol!

      Reply
  6. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

    February 14, 2017 at 6:37 am

    This looks dreamy!! I love the romantic aura the pics give. Love hot cocoa of all kinds so sounds amazing! I will have to try it on my hubby and see if he detects the coconut…he detects it in everything like a damn bloodhound. As much as I’ve tried lite and spray and whatever…he stills says “Oh, coconut huh?” GRRR. But more for me so whatevs! Trying this soon since I have some discs left over.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      Aww, thanks friend! So glad you love the pics! I definitely wanted a sultry elegant romantic vibe, lol. Oh girl, I’ve told you too that Jay HATES coconut and honestly lite coconut milk has a slight coconut taste straight from the can but when mixed with the cocoa butter, cashew butter, sweetener, etc. I swear it tastes nothing like coconut. It just tastes like a white chocolate bar melted, hahahaha!

      Reply
  7. Becky Striepe

    February 14, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    This looks amazing, Brandi!

    Reply
  8. Jenn

    February 14, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    It’s been oddly on the warmer side here lately – in the 40’s…not that that’s warm, but it’s all relative. But, even so, I would love to snuggle up to a warm mug of this white chocolate goodness. Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      Haha, 40’s is considered the coldest here in Texas, lol! To me, 40 degrees is as low as I can take it. Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Sara

    February 14, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Brandi this looks soooo dreamy and perfect right now! I’m so envious of your Texas weather – it’s still freezing here in Ohio! Seriously though, with those ingredients I can only imagine this white hot chocolate would be SO thick and creamy and rich and perfect! Excited to check out the other hot chocolate recipes, too. Hope your good weather continues, but in the meantime bring on all the cozy recipes! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. Christina

    February 14, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    Wow this looks and sounds absolutely incredible. Such stunning pictures as well. I loved your Best Vegan Hot Chocolate recipe so much so I am very excited for this white chocolate version. I haven’t been online much lately because I have been having some issues and was out of work for two weeks. So I haven’t visited your blog in the past few weeks till today. And I certainly have missed it. Hopefully everything stays ok with me so I don’t have to be away again. Thank you for another enticing and no doubt awesome recipe. You are the best.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 15, 2017 at 11:09 pm

      Thank you so much Christina! You are the sweetest ever! I hope you are doing okay?? I hope nothing too serious. Please take care of yourself. Your comments always make me smile, so thank you for always taking the time to stop by. xx

      Reply
  11. Harriet Emily

    February 15, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Oh my goodness Brandi, this looks so incredible! You know how much I love chocolate – so a vegan white hot chocolate is literally my idea of heaven! Omg! I cannot wait to try this! YUMMM! Pinned <3

    Reply
  12. Dianne

    February 15, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    These photos have me drooling! It’s so cold here today – this would really hit the spot.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 15, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you so much Dianne! Glad the photos have your drooling, haha!

      Reply
  13. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

    February 15, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    It’s been absolutely freezing here of late and when I get home after being out (especially when I take my dog for a walk on the beach where the wind is just bitter) it takes me a good hour to get warm again. To have a mug of this waiting for me when I got back would be just perfect!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 15, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you so much Mel! Oh yes, definitely would warm you up πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  14. Susan

    February 15, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    What brand of vegan marshmallows do you recommend?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 15, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Susan, I purchase Dandie’s brand from Whole Foods.

      Reply
  15. Linda @ Veganosity

    February 17, 2017 at 1:52 am

    I’m going to have to bookmark this for when it actually gets cold again in Chicago. We’re expecting 60 degree weather for the next several days. Knowing this area, we’ll pay for the beautiful weather in April. At least I’ll have this lovely recipe to keep me warm when we finally get winter. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Alisa Fleming

    February 20, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    Oh my heavens, that is over-the-top decadence! And in summer, freeze it for another amazing treat πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Donte

      March 8, 2017 at 10:55 am

      You’ve magnead a first class post

      Reply
  17. Sina @Vegan Heaven

    February 23, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    Oh my gosh! This looks absolutely amazing! I love hot chocolate.

    Reply
  18. Jenny

    October 29, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Hi there ! the link for the cocoa butter discs says its for external use only (lotion etc.) NOT FOR CONSUMPTION. Do you have another recommendation that is food grade?
    Thanks !

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 29, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Oops, sorry I had the wrong one linked! Here is the correct one! πŸ™‚

      http://amzn.to/2zYyfPL

      Reply
  19. Patty Smith

    December 5, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    This was yummy and very decadent! We used vegan Dandies marshmallows with the white hot cocoa. It made 1 big mug of cocoa or 2 smaller servings. Thank you!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 6, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Thank you so much Patty, I just loved your video of it on IG, thank you so much for making it and leaving the review!

      Reply
  20. Victoria

    December 15, 2020 at 2:58 am

    5 stars
    So yummy!! I accidentally bought roasted cashew nut butter but it’s still great!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 15, 2020 at 3:01 am

      Wonderful Victoria! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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