Easy Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder and Almond Milk
This easy hot chocolate with cocoa powder and almond milk is comforting, creamy, and totally customizable. You can make it dairy-free, sugar-free, or rich, depending on your mood. It's made with just a few pantry ingredients and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 1.5 tbsp sugar or sweetener maple syrup, stevia, honey, etc.
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract optional
- Optional add-ins: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg 1 small square dark chocolate
Instructions
- Warm the Almond Milk: In a small saucepan, pour 1¾ cups of almond milk. Warm on medium-low heat until it steams (don’t boil). Stir occasionally.
- Add Cocoa & Sweetener: Add 1½ tbsp cocoa powder, your preferred sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Stir until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Optional Flavors: Add ¼ tsp vanilla extract or optional ingredients like cinnamon or a piece of dark chocolate. Stir until everything blends.
- Taste Test: Take a small sip. Adjust sweetener if needed based on your cocoa brand and personal preference.
- Serve It Hot: Pour into your favorite mug. Top with dairy-free whipped cream, cocoa dust, or sip it plain!
Notes
If you want your almond milk hot chocolate to feel creamier, just blend it with 1 tsp almond butter or froth it before serving. It’ll give you that thick, cozy café texture—without any cream!