Name: Vegan Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup oat milk (or any other milk or nut milk alternative); 1 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder); 1 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate); 2 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey, agave, or other sugar); 2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of sea salt; Toppings: vegan marshmallows (dairy or dairy-free whipped cream, gingerbread man, chocolate shavings, or cocoa dust)

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup oat milk (or any other milk or nut milk alternative)
1 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
1 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
2 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey, agave, or other sugar)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Toppings: vegan marshmallows (dairy or dairy-free whipped cream, gingerbread man, chocolate shavings, or cocoa dust)

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium to low heat, combine all ingredients, stirring consistently until well incorporated and heated through.
Pour into a mug, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the richness by adding more cacao powder.
Sweeten to taste with additional maple syrup if desired.
Stir consistently while heating to avoid clumps.