Hot Cocoa is the perfect Christmas treat in my opinion. It brings me back to my childhood and puts me in a festive mood while I’m wrapping presents (or watching It’s a Wonderful Life for the 50th time.)
This year I decided to put an eco-friendly twist on an old classic by making a vegan version (no animal products used.) It was even better then the original!
Plus, sometimes it’s just soothing to make something from “scratch” rather than use a prepackaged food.
Tasty Vegan Hot Cocoa Recipe:
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 cup almond or soy milk (I prefer vanilla soy, but any variation works)
- 3 tsp unsweetened organic cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp agave or 1 tbsp organic sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- Soywhip (optional)
-Vegan dark chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat milk on the stove at low-medium heat while stirring. Bring to simmer/lightly boiling. (Don’t leave on too long – or the milk will “burn”.)
2. Heat water in separate pot on stove (or tea kettle) or pop in the microwave for 1.5 – 2 minutes.
3. Stir cocoa powder and agave or sugar into water to dissolve
4. Combine mixture with soy milk
5. Top with soywhip - it’s just like whip cream but even creamier! and/or chocolate chips
Want to make it “Irish”? Just add 2 tbsp of kahlua
Enjoy!
Posted by Beth
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This sounds great! I could have used this recipe during the snow storm this weekend. Thanks!
i love it!