Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe (2024)

Cold nights need rich creamy vegan hot chocolate and this healthy recipe does not disappoint. Double the chocolate with a secret ingredient!

This post was originally published on December 9, 2014.

I looooove a hot cup of cocoa on a chilly night. And just because it's dairy free does not mean it can't be frothy and amazing.

Store bought hot chocolate mix might get the job done, but I feel it's seriously lacking. I want thick, luscious, and rich decadence in my mug! Thankfully, it's not difficult to create such deliciousness. Even better is I know exactly what it's made of!

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this dreamy dairy free hot chocolate!

• coconut milk
• pistachios (you can also use another nut if you prefer!)
• dairy-free chocolate chips
• unsweetened baking cocoa
• medjool dates
• tomato paste
• seasonings

How To Make Vegan Hot Chocolate

This recipe takes slightly more effort than dissolving a packet of mix in hot water, but that tiny bit of extra effort goes an incredibly long way:

1. Blend everything.
2. Pour into your favorite mug.
3. Enjoy!

Serving suggestions

• Top with Dairy-free whipped cream for extra creaminess!
• Vegan marshmallows, chocolate chips, or nuts also make great toppings.
• If you have a bigger crowd, make extra and keep it hot in a slow cooker for serving.

Preparation and storage tips

• If you don’t want to use pistachios you can sub another nut or even seed, however it may not come out as thick and frothy with seeds.
• You can use any dairy-free milk but coconut gives it the richest flavor.
• Adjust the chocolate chips and cocoa powder to get the sweetness you prefer. Add more chocolate chips and less cocoa powder for extra sweetness. And the opposite for a more dark chocolate flavor.
• This recipe is already pretty thick, but if you want it even thicker, reduce the coconut milk, or add more nuts.
• This will make enough for a few people, if you just need one serving you can divide the recipe. Or even better, store leftovers so you can enjoy again without the work!
• Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Leftovers will settle a bit, so make sure you stir well while reheating.

Common Questions

More Vegan Chocolate Recipes

Your sweet tooth is calling and it's demanding more chocolate! I've got you covered with these recipes:

• Chocolate Zucchini Cake
• Easy Vegan Chocolate Truffles
• Chocolate Ice Cream
• The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes
• Chocolate Mocha Cannoli