Creamy and Rich Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

This creamy, rich oat milk hot chocolate is a healthy(ish) treat that tastes completely decadent! It only uses 3 simple ingredients and is naturally sweetened. 

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This is the only homemade hot chocolate recipe that you will ever need! It's ready in only 5 minutes and you can double (or triple) the recipe to make a large batch. No one will miss that it's not made with traditional milk or heavy cream.

This recipe is rich and chocolate-y. It's thick, decadent, and perfectly creamy. Serve your oat milk hot chocolate plain, topped with marshmallows or a dollop of Coconut Whipped Cream.

Ingredients

• Oat milk
• Pure maple syrup 
• Unsweetened dutch cocoa powder

Substitutions

• Oat milk: use plain/unsweetened oat milk
• Pure maple syrup: use pure maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar (or other sweetener or choice) to sweeten your hot chocolate
• Unsweetened dutch cocoa powder: this can be found in the baking aisle of the grocery store and will give your hot chocolate a rich flavor

Instructions

1. Heat the milk: in a small saucepan over medium high heat, warm the oat milk until it is about to boil (don’t let it come to a full boil). 
2. Add cocoa & syrup: stir or whisk in the cocoa and syrup until well-combined. Heat and stir for 1 - 2 minute more, making sure that the mixture does not boil. 
3. Serve: serve immediately, optionally topped with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of more cocoa powder. 

Top Tips

• Don't let your oat milk boil: when making your hot chocolate, your oat milk should be heated to just below its boiling point. If your milk gets too hot and boils, it could burn.
• Taste test: taste your hot chocolate before serving. Add more sweetener if you prefer sweeter hot chocolate and more cocoa if you're craving a richer drink
• Whisk or stir frequently: when making your hot chocolate and before you serve it, whisk or stir it frequently to remove any lumps and to prevent it from overheating on the bottom/sides of the pot

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