Dairy-Free Peppermint Hot Chocolate

5 from 45 votes

Dairy-Free Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This rich, creamy, and perfectly peppermint hot chocolate is perfect for chilly evenings and holiday celebrations. Even better, this dairy-free hot chocolate is ready in just minutes and can be flavored, topped, and lightened in several ways for the perfect vegan hot chocolate treat this winter!

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened plain plant-based milk
½ cup + 1 tablespoon of vegan semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons of peppermint extract
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

In a 2-quart pot over medium heat, warm the plant-based milk. Stir in the vegan chocolate chips, and continue stirring occasionally until they fully melt, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Whisk in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and sugar.
Serve hot topped with whipped cream (if using).

Notes

Tweak the ingredient ratio: Feel free to increase or decrease the sweetener, amount of vegan chocolate (more for a more decadent hot chocolate), extracts, etc., to your liking.
Use good vegan chocolate: Make sure it’s got cocoa butter and tastes nice. This makes a more decadent, silkier mouthfeel.
Don’t scald the plant-based milk: Only ever heat it until warm, but not boiling. Otherwise, it can throw the flavors off.

Nutrition

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