Hot chocolate is a quintessential winter drink that everyone thinks of when it gets chilly. It’s so easy to change up hot chocolate with whipped cream, peppermint candy, cinnamon, and more!
It’s hard to find hot chocolate mixes at the store that are allergy-friendly. A couple winters ago I decided to make my own mix so I could enjoy a warm drink with my husband.
The only downside to this recipe is that you do need to have milk of your choice on hand. There are bags of coconut and soy milk powder that you can buy at the store to mix with water, but I think they alter the flavor too much. Somehow coconut milk from the carton just tastes better in this hot chocolate recipe.
I decided to use Fair Life lactose-free milk when I made the hot chocolate today, but I also love making it with almond milk.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Add 3-4 tablespoons to a hot cup of milk of your choice.
- This mix makes 4-5 cups of hot chocolate.
Notes:
- I used high quality cocoa powder. That will affect the flavor of your hot chocolate.
- The kind of milk you use (lactose-free, almond, soy) should be unsweetened to avoid a sugar overload- unless that is what you are going for. No judgement here.
- You can easily add 1/4 cup of add-ins to your mix, such as peppermint candy, marshmallows, or chocolate chips.
- There are great options for whipped cream- Cool Whip is lactose-free and there are plenty of non-dairy whipped creams that come in the typical canister you find other whipped creams in.
- In case you are wondering, I found these vegan peppermint marshmallows at Natural Grocer’s. The brand is Dandies. They are just as sweet and fluffy as your typical marshmallows!
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