Hot Chocolate (Oat Milk)
This homemade oat milk hot chocolate recipe is easy, quick, and makes a creamy and decadent mug of hot cocoa. While it’s completely delicious on it’s own, top your oat milk hot cocoa with whipped cream or marshmallows for a truly special treat.
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 1 C unsweetened oat milk
- 1 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, rough chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional but recommended toppings: whipped cream or marshmallows*
Instructions
- Add oat milk, cocoa powder, chocolate, vanilla, and brown sugar to a small saucepan over warm over medium heat, and whisk to combine. Stir frequently until steaming and desired temperature is reached (approximately 8-10 minutes). Do not boil.
- Pour into your favorite mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
*Choose a whipped topping or marshmallow that fits your dietary needs. Vegetarians can use canned whipped cream or any type of marshmallows. For dairy-free or vegan hot chocolate, select a plant-based whipped topping or vegan marshmallow. For gluten-free hot chocolate, ensure your selection is certified gf.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 6mg
