This creamy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate recipe is a vegan, dairy-free beverage made with simple ingredients and will be ready in less than 5 minutes. It's my best treat on a cold day.
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Oat Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe
This is the drink I need when looking for some warm and sweet comfort on a rainy day.
Sometimes, I double this recipe and store it in the fridge to enjoy hot chocolate for 2-3 days, fuss-free!
Just a sip from this drink, and I will already feel the exploding warmth covering my cold body with that sweet delight of chocolatey goodness.
This Oat Milk Hot Chocolate offers a superb taste and texture. The taste is chocolaty, rich and mildly sweet, while the texture of this drink is creamy, thick, and rich that even just with a single sip, you will love it!
I prefer to have a cup of this beverage in the morning when I wake up or in the afternoon as I peruse my computer work.
Alternative milk: Oat milk is my favourite dairy-free milk to make lots of vegan beverages; it is creamy and has a slightly sweet flavour. However, you may use other non-dairy milk such as coconut milk, soy milk or almond milk.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The step-by-step instructions of preparing this recipe is quick and easy. You no longer have to put so much effort into making a cup of hot chocolate.
- A delicious dairy-free hot cocoa recipe that everyone will enjoy.
- This beverage is a 7-ingredient recipe, I know that sounds a lot, but they are all budget-friendly!
- It is a delicious creamy drink. Need we say more to convince you to make this drink at home?
- Love cocoa recipes? Check my recipes Hot Cocoa Mug Cake and Cocoa Cherry Brownies (both are so delicious).
Ingredients
Oat Milk. It is non-dairy milk, but the texture and taste contribute to this recipe just like any other regular diary. It provides a richer and sweeter taste for this recipe. You may replace it with other dairy-free milk, such as coconut milk. I prefer to use unsweetened oat milk.
Cocoa Powder. I love to flavor my hot chocolate with unsweetened cocoa powder so that it will really become chocolatey in taste.
Semi-sweet Chocolate. I recommend using dark chocolate.
Honey. A sweetener, add more or less honey to your liking!
Vanilla Extract. It adds a lovely flavor to your drink.
Pinch of Salt. Salt serves as a balance between the different flavors in this recipe, don't forget to add this!
Marshmallows and Chocolate Sauce. Soft marshmallows, sweet chocolate sauce: perfect toppings for your hot chocolate, I used vegan products.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Variations & Substitutions
- Use maple syrup in case honey is unavailable; both will work fine.
- Substitute marshmallows and chocolate sauce with some chopped chocolate or whipped cream for toppings.
- Replace vanilla extract with peppermint extract.
- For extra chocolate flavor, top it with chocolate shavings or chocolate chips.
- Add in a ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon or ginger.
- If you use sweetened almond milk, you can skip the maple syrup in this recipe.
How To Make Oat Milk Hot Chocolate?
One: In a saucepan, whisk oat milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt and honey over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until combined and smooth.
Two: Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the chocolate and whisk until fully melted.
Three: Turn off the heat and pour the hot chocolate in cups, garnish with marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, then serve.
Expert Tips!
- Frequently stir the oat milk mixture in the saucepan to prevent the cocoa powder from forming lumps.
- I highly recommend using good quality cocoa powder.
- To store: Keep leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, pour It into a small saucepan and reheat it over medium low heat on the stovetop. Or pour in a microwave-safe mug and reheat in the microwave.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this oat milk hot chocolate with chocolate oatmeal cookies! Aside from that, a slice of chocolate biscuit cake is also an excellent choice to serve with this drink.
You may also enjoy drinking this hot chocolate with Oreo cheesecake bites since its indulgence and the creamy texture and unique flavor goes well with hot chocolate.
Or serve with Victoria Scones, Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls or Pumpkin Pancakes.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Only if you used vegan marshmallows and chocolate!
Absolutely. White chocolate is still chocolate, isn't it? Besides, cocoa powder is already there to give this drink a darker hue.
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Recipe Card
Homemade Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat milk , unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 50 g chocolate chips , vegan
- ¼ cup marshmallows , optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk oat milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt and honey over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until combined and smooth.2 cups oat milk, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the chocolate and whisk until fully melted.50 g chocolate chips
- Turn off the heat and pour the oat milk hot chocolate in cups, garnish with marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, then serve.¼ cup marshmallows
Notes
- Frequently stir the oat milk mixture in the saucepan to prevent the cocoa powder from forming lumps.
- I highly recommend using good quality cocoa powder.
- To store: Keep leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, pour It into a small saucepan and reheat it over medium low heat on the stovetop. Or pour in a microwave-safe mug and reheat in the microwave.
Aria H
This is my go-to hot chocolate recipe. I love it. Thanks!
Caroline
Delicious! I topped it with whipped cream and served with a slice of chocolate cake.