It’s been surprisingly warm here in Oklahoma, but last week we had a cold day so I made me and the kids this Vegan and Paleo Hot Chocolate after school. I forgot how much we love hot chocolate!
To make my hot chocolate extra creamy I add 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk, it makes it super thick and decedent! When picking out coconut milk, I prefer Thai Kitchen, Sprouts, or Native Forest brands. Other brands may lend a funny aftertaste, but I know these brands are smooth and creamy without the aftertaste.
This is my basic hot chocolate recipe that I’ve been making for several years now, but here are a few variations if you want to make life more exciting:
- Orange Hot Chocolate: Add some orange slices and 3 or 4 strips of orange rind to the milk before heating. Remove orange slices before serving. Garnish with orange rind.
- Mint Hot Chocolate: Add a few drops of mint extract into each mug before serving.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate: Add in 1/2 – 1 Tbsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. chili powder to milk before heating. (Everyone likes different levels of heat, so adjust cinnamon and chili powder to taste)
- Or serve plain with Whipped Cream and homemade corn-free marshmallows with coconut sugar from Allergy Free Alaska!!!
Looking for more Paleo recipes? My Paleo Almond Flour Pancakes are easy and delicious. Or if you’re watching your sugar, check out my Keto Hot Chocolate Mix.
Vegan And Paleo Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Dairy Free Milk I use almond milk
- 1/2 Cup Full Fat Canned Coconut Milk* well shaken or stirred
- 1/2 Cup Dairy Free Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips I use the Enjoy life Brand
- 1 tsp. Honey or Maple Syrup or to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. Pure Vanilla
- Coconut Whipped Cream optional
Instructions
- Pour the non-dairy milk and coconut milk into a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Stir until melted and heated through (there may still be small particles of chocolate chips, I love that!).
- Serve with coconut whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary.
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Just made this recipe, Cassidy! LOVE it! 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Gluten-Free Wednesday with us all! 🙂
xo,
Shirley
YAY Shirley, I’m happy you liked it!!!!
-Cassidy
I love hot chocolate ! This recipe sounds so smooth and creamy. I haven’t made hot chocolate with chocolate chips… will have to try this very soon! Thanks, Cassidy – and thank you for the shout out!
xo
Thanks Megan! …I’ve been wanting to make your marshmallows ever since you posted them, they looks SO DELICIOUS!!!!
-Cassidy
I think this might be our the recipe for our special Christmas morning hot cocoa! Yay! Can’t wait to try it out! 🙂
Got it tweeted and pinned!
Cindy
The Kidds-
Thank you sooo much! I hope you enjoy my recipes 🙂
Cassidy
Hi there- I found your blog through your link up on One Creative Mommy and I am loving your collection of recipes! My name is Jessica and I have issues at our house with diary and gluten… and in going through your blog- I think I may have found some fun new recipes to try!
I am so impressed with your story (I was reading about your son)- We follow a strict diet because we get sick if we don’t- and I am so impressed with moms that follow these strict diets because it helps with behavior. Seriously- bravo!
Thanks again for posting- and I had no idea that coconut creamer was so versatile! I’m putting it on my shopping list now!