Description
This Dairy-Free Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, and perfectly peppermint-flavored beverage ideal for chilly evenings and holiday celebrations. Made with unsweetened plant-based milk and vegan semisweet chocolate chips, it’s a quick and delicious vegan-friendly treat that can be customized with toppings and sweetness to fit your taste.
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate Base
- 4 cups unsweetened plain plant-based milk
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon vegan semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped cream (optional, use dairy-free if preferred)
Instructions
- Warm the Milk and Melt Chocolate: In a 2-quart pot over medium heat, warm the plant-based milk, stirring occasionally. Add the vegan semisweet chocolate chips and continue stirring until fully melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to let the milk boil.
- Add Flavors and Sweetener: Whisk in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and granulated sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Tweak the ingredient ratio by adjusting sweetness, chocolate quantity, and extract amounts to your taste preferences.
- Use high-quality vegan chocolate with cocoa butter for a silkier, more decadent texture.
- Do not scald the plant-based milk; heat it until warm but not boiling to preserve the flavor.
