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Rich and Creamy Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate (dairy-free) in a glass mug garnished with crushed cane rim and marshmallows

Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Only 6 simple ingredients come together to create this rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate. With its perfect balance of chocolatey sweetness and a refreshing hint of mint, this vegan recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a warm, festive drink that’s easy-to-make, comforting, and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • whisk or handheld milk frother

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups unsweetened original almond milk or other plant-based milk or regular milk
  • ½ cup Peppermint Mocha Nutpods (optional, see notes) can sub with extra almond milk
  • 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoon maple syrup (or per taste preference) or honey, agave syrup or cane sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

Garnish/Candy Cane Rim

  • Honey (or syrup)
  • 2-3 Crushed candy canes
  • Mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Add the almond milk and Nutpods (if using) to a medium pot or saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add in cocoa powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup and peppermint extract.
  • Whisk well until combined and the milk is frothy. If you have one, you can use a handheld milk frother to mix and froth the milk.
  • Heat on medium heat for another 2 minutes and stir occasionally.

Candy Cane Rim (Optional)

  • Dip the rim of your mugs into a plate with honey. Set aside to allow the honey to harden.
  • Place 2-3 candy canes in a Ziploc bag. Close the bag and use a meat ballet or other heavy item to crush up the candy canes into small pieces. Place the crushed candy canes on a small plate.
  • Lower the rim of each mug into the crushed candy canes and rotate until covered.
  • Serve your hot chocolate in the prepared mugs. Garnish with mini marshmallows and a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

The Peppermint Nutpods is a seasonal flavor that can be found in some stores or at nutpods.com. It adds a great creaminess and flavor. If you cannot find it, use extra almond milk in its place.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSodium: 141mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gIron: -1mg
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