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October 15, 2022 Dairy Free Desserts

Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

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This easy oat milk hot chocolate is the coziest drink around! It's simple, creamy, and much like my oat milk matcha latte, completely dairy free and vegan. You just need 5 simple ingredients to make the best dairy free hot cocoa with oat milk.

oat milk hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows in a white mug.
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  • WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
  • INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR OAT MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
  • HOW TO MAKE OAT MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
  • TOPPING AND ADDITION IDEAS
  • IS OAT MILK GLUTEN FREE?
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • RECIPES TO SERVE WITH YOUR HOT CHOCOLATE
  • Did you make this recipe?
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Once the cold weather starts, I begin to crave hot chocolate. Usually I make this sugar free version, but lately I've been loving this creamy oat milk variation!

It's super easy, made with just 5 pantry staple ingredients, and can be prepared in just 5 minutes. This recipe is also comforting, decadent, and full of rich chocolate flavor.

Additionally, this is dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and vegan. This creamy cocoa is sure to become your new cold weather drink!

You can also try making this protein hot chocolate or creamy strawberry hot cocoa if you're looking for more options!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

  • It's dairy free and vegan
  • Made with only 5 ingredients
  • It's ready in under 5 minutes
  • Comforting and creamy with rich chocolate flavor
  • Lower in sugar than other hot chocolates
  • Perfect to serve at holiday parties

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR OAT MILK HOT CHOCOLATE

ingredients for oat milk hot chocolate labeled with black text.
  • Oat milk: Oat milk has a sweet, slightly nutty taste and is the creamiest non-dairy milk you can find at the grocery store.
  • Cocoa powder: Use an unsweetened variety such as Hershey's.
  • Maple syrup: Be sure to make this with pure maple syrup instead of an artificial one
  • Chocolate bar: I like to use a vegan dark chocolate bar and chop it into pieces. My favorite brands are HU and Beyond Good.
  • Vanilla: The vanilla extract boosts the flavor, so don't skip it!

Substitutions:

  • Oat milk: Substitute this with any non-dairy milk such as almond, cashew, or coconut milk
  • Maple syrup: You can also use regular sugar or brown sugar. If you're not vegan, honey will work
  • Chocolate bar: Vegan chocolate chips work, you'll need about 1 ½ tablespoons
  • Vanilla: I don't suggest skipping it, but you could substitute with peppermint extract

HOW TO MAKE OAT MILK HOT CHOCOLATE

  1. To a small saucepan, add the oat milk, chopped vegan chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla
  2. Place the saucepan onto your stove and turn the burner to medium/low heat, whisking occasionally to ensure the bottom doesn't scald
  3. Once the chopped chocolate is melted and fully combined with the oat milk, turn the burner off and take the saucepan off the heat
  4. Pour the oat milk hot chocolate into your favorite mug, top with marshmallows, and enjoy!
milk and cocoa powder in silver pot.
Add all ingredients to a small pot.
dairy free hot chocolate with oat milk in silver pot.
Heat until chocolate is melted, whisking occasionally.

TOPPING AND ADDITION IDEAS

Toppings:

  • Vegan marshmallows
  • Whipped coconut cream
  • Sugar free whipped cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Crushed candy canes

Additions:

  • Vegan chocolate chips
  • Vegan caramel sauce
  • Peppermint extract
  • Cinnamon
  • Pumpkin pie spice

IS OAT MILK GLUTEN FREE?

Most oat milks are gluten free, but always be sure that it is gluten free certified. While oats themselves are gluten free, it's common for them to be cross-contaminated with a gluten containing product.

Oatly, Califia Farms, and Elmhurst are all brands that are certified gluten free and found in most grocery stores.

white mug of dairy free hot cocoa with marshmallows.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is oat milk hot chocolate healthy?

Yes! It's dairy free, made with 5 simple ingredients, and, as long as you use dark chocolate, it's also refined sugar free.

What is the best oat milk to use?

I prefer to use Oatly or Elmhurst. They both have minimal ingredients and additives and are very creamy.

Is this recipe vegan friendly?

Yes! So long as you use a vegan brand of chocolate this oat milk hot cocoa is fully vegan.

Do I need to use oat milk?

No, you can use almond milk or cashew milk but it won't be as creamy. If you're not dairy free, whole milk also works.

Can I double this recipe?

Sure you can! This only makes one serving, but feel free to double, triple, or even quadruple the ingredients to serve multiple people.

RECIPES TO SERVE WITH YOUR HOT CHOCOLATE

  • Whole wheat cinnamon rolls
  • Vegan pumpkin brownies
  • Pumpkin banana muffins
  • Oat flour chocolate chip cookies
  • Oat milk pancakes
  • Cinnamon oatmeal
white mug of dairy free hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.

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Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

oat milk hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows in a white mug.
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This creamy oat milk hot chocolate is the best! It's dairy free, gluten free, vegan, and prepared in just 5 minutes. There's only 5 simple ingredients standing between you and this cozy cup of dairy free cocoa.

  • Author: Nicole Radcliffe
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Serving 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup oat milk
  • ½ ounce vegan dark chocolate- chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. To a small saucepan, add the oat milk, chopped vegan chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla
  2. Place the saucepan onto your stove and turn the burner to medium/low heat, whisk occasionally to ensure the bottom doesn't scald
  3. Once the chocolate bar is melted and fully combined with the oat milk, turn the burner off and take the saucepan off the heat
  4. Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mug, top with marshmallows, and serve

Notes

  • Oat milk can be substituted for any non-dairy milk
  • Use 1 ½ tablespoons of vegan chocolate chips in place of the chocolate bar
  • Sugar can be substituted for maple syrup
  • Double or triple the recipe for multiple people
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

Keywords: hot chocolate with oat milk, dairy free hot chocolate, vegan oat milk hot chocolate

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