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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Creamy and Rich Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

    Published: Sep 23, 2021 · Modified: Nov 5, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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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    FAQ

    How can I make my oat milk hot chocolate sweeter?

    If you taste your hot chocolate and would prefer it sweeter, add a tablespoon (or more) additional of your preferred sweetener (syrup, honey, sugar, etc).

    How can I make my hot chocolate thicker?

    Simmer your hot chocolate for a couple more minutes to allow it to thicken further.

    How can I make my hot chocolate creamier?

    The creaminess of this recipe comes from the oat milk and different brands may vary in creaminess. One of our favorite tricks is to use a hand frother (or you can use a regular frother) with this hot chocolate to make it fluffier/creamier.

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    oat milk hot chocolate

    Oat Milk Hot Chocolate


    ★★★★★

    5 from 6 reviews

    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
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    Description

    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. 


    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups oat milk
    • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey, coconut sugar)
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch cocoa powder

    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. 
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Drink
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 223
    • Sugar: 36.9
    • Sodium: 143
    • Fat: 3.6
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5
    • Carbohydrates: 46.1
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 4

    Keywords: chocolate, Christmas, cocoa, holiday, hot chocolate, oat milk

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    Comments

    1. Joan Breckwoldt

      September 23, 2021 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      Sooooo good!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Tessa J.

      October 03, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      The BEST hot chocolate!! Love how rich it is! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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