Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Dairy Free, Vegan}
This Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a delicious dairy free and refined sugar free version of the classic winter treat. Perfect for the holidays or enjoying after a day of sledding or skiing!
Nothing screams winter more than peppermint hot chocolate! This is one of my favorite healthier treats to have while snuggled up on the couch after a long day. Most hot chocolate packets are loaded with sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, dairy, and other additives I can’t even pronounce. I swear that my 4-ingredient version tastes JUST like the real deal, without the crap!
What ingredients do I need to make this Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate?
I use a combination of coconut milk and almond milk, but you can certainly use all of one or the other and it will still taste great. I used:
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk from Califia Farms
- 1 can of full-fat coconut milk (Native Forest is my favorite brand).
- We get our pure maple syrup from Costco (it’s a big jug for like $11!)
- I like Thrive Market’s brand of raw cacao powder. It’s packed with antioxidants which is just another reason to make this hot chocolate 🙂
- Peppermint extract (you can get this at most grocery stores in the baking section near the vanilla extract).
- Dairy Free whipped cream and candy canes for topping (optional but fun!)
You could also add a shot of espresso or some coffee to turn this into a delicious peppermint mocha! This recipe makes two 8 oz servings.
Looking for another beverage to enjoy this fall/winter? Check out my Cashew Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Dairy Free, Vegan}
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or regular is fine, too
- ⅓ cup raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- dairy free whipped cream , optional - for topping
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except whipped cream) in a small sauce pan.
- Whisk constantly over medium heat until combined and heated through to the temperature of your liking. For me, it took about 5 minutes!
- Top with dairy free whipped cream and crushed candy, if desired. Enjoy!
5 Comments on “Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Dairy Free, Vegan}”
So so good! Totally hits all the best hot chocolate flavors without all the bad ingredients! Thanks Mary for another home run!
This is SO good! Tastes a lot better than store bought mixes filled with junk. I will be making this all winter long!
Absolute delicious!!
Will be making this on repeat this winter.
So easy and so delicious! Perfect for the holidays!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Sara!