Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate
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December 8, 2011 ‹ newer older ›
Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all.
CHOCOLATE!
Have you noticed how they taste like sugar and not chocolate? This is probably because sugar is a lot cheaper than chocolate. The first TWO ingredients in Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa mix are sugar and corn syrup.
You have to take matters into your own hands and make your own hot chocolate with cocoa powder that you find in the baking section. I recently used this stuff in my secret ingredient chili.
But, you don't have to make it full of calories and fat to have it be really tasty. I tried using unsweetened almond milk for my recipe, and it was surprisingly luxurious.
Almond milk can be found in the dairy section of the supermarket and is made by mixing almond crumbs and water. I got hooked on the stuff after a reader told me about it.
By mixing almond milk and cocoa, you have created a "chocolate nut" drink! Almonds and chocolate go together, right? So, mixing processed forms of them and drinking it is pretty healthy and delicious.
This concoction does not taste like hot cocoa mix - and you may find you need more sugar to be satisfied with it. This hot chocolate is STRONG on chocolate.
Mix it with a cinnamon stick to add a kick or how about a candy cane?
Have you made vegan hot chocolate?
printVegan Hot Chocolate Recipe
(serves 1)
8 ounces unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons sugar
Heat almond milk in a microwave or on the stove until hot. Mix in cocoa powder and sugar - stir until dissolved -and enjoy!
89 calories, 4.0 g fat, 14.7 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g protein, 3.6 g fiber, 172 mg sodium, 3 PointsPlus
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12 Comments:
Almond Breeze also has a chocolate flavor out so if you like a really strong chocolate flavor,that seems to be a good idea to use. I bet if you used this with a shot or two of espresso added in it would be a great mocha.
brandy on December 8, 2011
My hubby actually makes this for me all the time and it's delicious!!! Sometimes he uses coconut milk, but I prefer almond milk. YUMMM
Deana on December 8, 2011
YUM!! Can't wait to try this. One resolution of mine is to try more vegan foods in the New Year. Can't wait to start with this one!
Domestic Doings on December 8, 2011
Oh I am trying this tonight, but with coconut milk, because that is all I have. I loove hot cocoa. :)
Samantha on December 8, 2011
YES, this is the only way to have Hot Cocoa!! My kids don't know anything about the packets. I love Almond Milk and so do my kiddos. As a child, we always made it from scratch (with low fat cows milk though) so I never knew any other way but scratch. The taste is amazing!!! Think I'll go share a cup with the Hubster before bed!
Tywana on December 9, 2011
Add a teaspoon of vanilla at the end, it really makes it taste that much better....
Angie on December 9, 2011
Yum!! I'm drinking this right now... "luxurious" is a good word for it! I used vanilla almond milk and added 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, plus an extra tsp of sugar 'cause I like things sweet. Sooo tasty! Next time I'm going to add crushed candy cane instead of cinnamon. Thanks! :)
Dee on December 11, 2011
I have been making this all month, supper yummy and easy to make!
Kerri on December 21, 2011
I just stumbled across this recipe, so I haven't tried it yet, but I just wanted to say this is a great idea for people who are lactose intolerant. I'm hoping to give this one a try soon! :)
Krys on December 28, 2011
This is such a great easy healthy recipe Lisa, thanks. I do have one question though. Is there a substitute sweetener that true vegans would use in place of sugar?
Geoff Auckett on May 12, 2012
Just use any of the bone char free options. Thanks for your question!
Snack Girl on May 16, 2012
karina on December 8, 2011