Coconut Maple Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy dairy-free hot chocolate made with coconut milk and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: dairy-free whipped cream or shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Whisk continuously until the mixture is hot and well blended, about 5 minutes.
- Do not boil; just heat until steaming.
- Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
- Top with dairy-free whipped cream or shredded coconut if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
- Use light coconut milk if you prefer a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, coconut milk, maple syrup, vegan drink, dairy-free hot chocolate
Find it online: https://recipesfoodeasy.com/coconut-maple-hot-chocolate/
