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!
½ cup+ 1 tablespoon of vegan semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ teaspoonsof vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoonsof peppermint extract
½ teaspoongranulated 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.