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oat milk hot chocolate

Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

Cozy up with this rich and creamy homemade oat milk hot chocolate. Made with 5 simple ingredients and real chocolate, this hot cocoa is a must this winter. Easily made vegan too!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving 4 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups oat milk, I recommend Oatly
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 - 5 Tbsp sugar, based on your desired level of sweetness
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, chips or cut up bar
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Add oat milk to a small pot and heat over medium-low. Do not let the milk boil, it will burn.
  • Add in cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract and gently whisk until combined.
  • Once warm, add chocolate chips and continuously whisk until it melts.
  • Serve immediately topped with your choice of whipped cream, toasted or mini marshmallows, and chocolate shavings.

Notes

Cocoa Powder: I do not recommend Trader Jos’s cocoa powder. I have found it lacks flavor. I reccomend using natural unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder for oat milk hot chocolate.
Oat Milk: Any type of oat milk will work, I recommend trying to find a creamy one. You can use almond, cow’s, cashew, coconut, or soy milk instead if needed.
Sugar: You can substitute with honey, coconut sugar, or maple syrup.
Make it Vegan: Use vegan chocolate chips or a bar.
Customize: You can customize your oat milk hot chocolate with various additions, such as whipped cream, marshmallows, cinnamon, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, or a drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup.
Storage: Hot chocolate can go bad. Look for signs like off odors, mold growth, unusual taste, texture changes, or discoloration to determine if it’s spoiled. I reccomend storing homemade hot cocoa for up to 4 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 3mg
Course Drink
Cuisine American, Healthy
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