Drinks
Vegan Hot Chocolate with Vanilla and Cinnamon
Plant-based hot chocolate flavoured with vanilla and cinnamon. Add the optional cayenne pepper for a spicy note.
Total time: ⏱ 10 min🍽 1 servingDifficulty: EasyPreparation time: Not specifiedCooking time: Not specified
Nutritional values have not been calculated for this recipe.
A cup of detox hot chocolate topped with dark chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, certified gluten-free oat, soy)
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 tsp maple or agave syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy touch)
- Dark chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)
Preparation steps
- In a small saucepan, heat the non-dairy milk over medium heat until hot but not hot. boiling.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple (or agave) syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Whip continuously until all ingredients are well mixed and the hot chocolate is smooth and frothy.
- Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.
- Garnish dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- Enjoy immediately.
Chef’s tip
Use a barista plant-based milk or add a teaspoon of cashew or almond butter for a creamier texture.
