Brees Vegan Hot Cocoa Food

5-MINUTE VEGAN HOT COCOA

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My go-to, 5-minute vegan hot chocolate made with simple ingredients you always have on hand. Creamy, luxurious, and surprisingly healthy.

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 Tbsp dairy-free semisweet chocolate ((chips or bar // chopped))
Sweetener of choice
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
Coconut whipped cream

Steps:

Add almond milk to a large mug and microwave for 1 minute. Alternatively, add to a saucepan over medium heat.
Once milk is warm, add cocoa powder, chocolate and sweetener and whisk to combine.
Put back in microwave or continue cooking on stovetop until completely combined and has reached your preferred temperature.
Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
Lastly, add in your extract of choice - I think peppermint is truly unbeatable. Stir, and top with coconut whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 2.5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 193 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g

CREAMY VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE

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For a vegan hot chocolate that rivals even the creamiest dairy-laden variety, add a few tablespoons of nut butter like almond, sunflower or peanut to the nondairy milk, chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Whisking is also essential here; nondairy products tend to contain stabilizers that keep them emulsified, so they can separate when boiled. If you keep whisking the mix as it heats and remove it from the stove when it's nice and steaming, but before it boils, you'll end up with perfectly smooth hot chocolate. Don't worry if it breaks: You can simply blend it with a whisk or immersion blender over low heat to bring it back together.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories non-alcoholic drinks, dessert, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 ounces)
3 tablespoons vegan unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons creamy nut or seed butter, such as almond, sunflower or peanut
Pinch of kosher salt
1 1/2 to 2 cups unsweetened nut or grain milk, such as macadamia, walnut, almond, cashew, hazelnut, oat or rice milk
1 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)

Steps:

Combine chocolate chips, cocoa powder, nut butter, salt and 1/2 cup nut or grain milk in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Whisk in 1 cup nut or grain milk in a slow, steady stream, and continue whisking until cocoa is steaming, about 1 1/2 minutes. Don't let it come to a boil or the cocoa will separate.
Taste a spoonful. (Be careful: It's hot.) If you prefer a thinner hot cocoa, add up to 1/2 cup additional milk. If you prefer it sweeter, add a teaspoon of sugar at a time, tasting after each addition. Divide among cups and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams