Strawberry Hot Chocolate: Rich, Decadent, & Creamy

This strawberry hot chocolate is a fun and fruity twist on the classic hot cocoa recipe. It's a quick and easy, 10 minute treat that will make anyone happy. This healthy hot cocoa is Paleo, Vegan, as well as refined sugar free, so go ahead and try it!

Don't knock it till you try it, this strawberry hot chocolate is out of this world delicious. It's a healthy hot chocolate, made with almond milk, fresh strawberries, cocoa, and monk fruit. These 4 ingredients come together to make a rich, creamy, sugar-free drink, everyone is sure to enjoy.

I use Dutch processed cocoa powder to make this healthy hot chocolate extra decadent, along with fresh, ripe strawberries- because nothing beats the real thing. Since I also used almond milk and monk fruit, this strawberry hot chocolate is Paleo, Vegan, and refined sugar free- so pair it with a healthy banana muffin and enjoy a delicious snack!

WHAT YOU NEED FOR STRAWBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE

• Almond milk: I use Simply Almond unsweetened vanilla, but you can use any non-dairy milk
• Strawberries: We use fresh strawberries in this easy drink because nothing beats real flavor
• Dutch processed cocoa powder: The Dutch processed cocoa makes the hot chocolate dark, rich, and creamy. However, regular cocoa powder is just as good
• Monk fruit: The monk fruit makes this healthy hot cocoa refined sugar free, but if you don't have monk fruit you can substitute it with coconut sugar or regular sugar if you're not concerned about it being refined sugar free.

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE

1. In the base of your blender, add the almond milk, strawberries, cocoa powder, and monk fruit
2. Blend on high until everything is smooth
3. Pour the chocolate mixture through a strainer into a small pot
4. Heat over medium/low heat until the strawberry hot chocolate is hot enough for you

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EXPERT TIPS

• Read the entire recipe before beginning
• I highly recommend straining the hot chocolate so you don't have to deal with strawberry seeds
• You can store any leftover hot cocoain the fridge for 4-5 days. Then just reheat as needed
• You can substitute the almond milk with any non-dairy milk
• You are also able to use regular cocoa in place of the Dutch processed cocoa

FAQs

1. What kind of almond milk should I use? I recommend Simply Almond, unsweetened vanilla. It has simple ingredients and is very creamy.
2. Why do I need to strain it? Straining is an extra step, but it removes the strawberry seeds. If you're not concerned about seeds then don't strain it.
3. How do I store extra hot chocolate? I like to store the extra in a Mason jar in the fridge. It lasts for 4-5 days.

Did you make this rich and creamy strawberry hot chocolate? If so, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and rating down below. In addition, you can also follow me on Instagram @coleinthekitchen and tag me.

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