How do I make a creamy and dairy-free hot chocolate?

Experience creamy indulgence without dairy. Learn how to make a luscious and dairy-free hot chocolate that will warm your heart and tickle your taste buds.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a creamy and dairy-free hot chocolate. Items include: non-dairy milk cocoa powder sweetener (e.g., maple syrup) vanilla extract salt

non-dairy milk 2 cups
cocoa powder 2 tablespoons
sweetener (e.g., maple syrup) 2 tablespoons
vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon
salt a pinch

Take note
Please note that the final texture of this dairy-free hot chocolate may be slightly different from traditional hot chocolate due to the absence of dairy. Also, always exercise caution when working with hot liquids to prevent burns.

1

Gather your ingredients

First things first, let's gather everything we need. You'll need: - 2 cups of non-dairy milk (such as almond milk or coconut milk) - 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or any other sweetener of your choice - 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract - A pinch of salt

2

Mix it up

In a small saucepan, whisk together the non-dairy milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice), vanilla extract, and salt. Make sure to whisk until the cocoa powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

3

Heat it up

Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture until it starts to steam. Be sure not to bring it to a boil, you just want it nice and hot.

4

Get foamy

If you have a milk frother, this is the time to use it! Froth the hot chocolate mixture to create a creamy and luxurious texture. If you don't have a frother, don't worry, your hot chocolate will still be deliciously creamy without it.

5

Serve and enjoy

Pour your creamy and dairy-free hot chocolate into your favorite mug, sprinkle some cocoa powder on top for an extra touch of yumminess, and get ready to indulge. Sip, savor, and enjoy!