Dairy-Free Oat Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe
Prep: 5 minCook: 5 min2 servingsmediumHealthy
Smooth, creamy hot chocolate made with unsweetened oat milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. This dairy-free version comes together quickly on the stovetop with a hint of vanilla and sea salt to balance the chocolate. Top with coconut whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- coconut whipped cream(optional)dairy whipped cream1:1dairy
optional topping
Instructions
- 1
Pour oat milk into a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
- 2
Whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- 3
Let the mixture come to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- 4
Serve immediately, optionally topped with coconut whipped cream.
Good to Know
Serve With
Pour into mugs and serve immediately for best temperature and texture.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
coconut whipped cream→
dairy whipped cream1:1dairy
optional topping