In the winter, I always want to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. The problem? I’m dairy-free, and packaged mixes like Swiss Miss always have dairy in them. Instead of missing out on this seasonal favorite, try this dairy-free hot chocolate recipe and enjoy the perfect mix of sweet and bitter hot chocolate with a hint of peppermint.
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
Instructions
Add the cocoa powder and chocolate chips to a large saucepan on medium heat.
Add both milks and the vanilla extract to the saucepan and mix slowly until all the ingredients are blended.
Once all is blended, warm for at least 3 more minutes and serve warm. (Optional) Stir with a candy cane and enjoy a hint a peppermint this holiday season.
Lactaid milk can be found at any grocery store. I chose 1% and fat-free to make this hot chocolate recipe creamy, yet healthier than using heavy cream. The dairy-free chocolate chips I used can be seen below. They are dairy-, nut-, soy-, and gluten free. If you can’t find this specific kind, other types of dairy-free chocolate (especially dark) can be found at specialty stores like Whole Foods.
The combination of chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder gives this recipe a perfectly bitter yet sweet taste. I love stirring hot chocolate with a candy cane this time of year, not only for holiday festivity, but also because it adds another hint of sweetness. You can also add a few drops of peppermint oil to really taste both the mint and the chocolate. With this awesome dairy-free recipe, I never feel like I’m missing out around winter time.