Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Dairy Free, Vegan}

Name: Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Dairy Free, Vegan}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk; 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or regular is fine, too); 1/3 cup raw cacao powder; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; dairy free whipped cream (optional - for topping)

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by Mary December 15, 2019

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!

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