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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Easy Cocktail and Drink Recipes

    Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

    Published: Dec 17, 2020 ยท Modified: Dec 2, 2023 by Megan Calipari ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 1 Comment

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    Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is chocolatey, well-spiced and only requires 5 minutes to make. You will never go back to the packet stuff!

    In recent years, the winter has become tea season. But, in my younger years, winter was hot cocoa season. We occasionally had packets of Swiss Miss, but most of the time, we made it from scratch using a recipe from a very old, well-used, handwritten recipe card.

    And since gingerbread is the official flavor of winter, why not combine hot chocolate with gingerbread. And while you're at it, bake up some Vegan Gingerbread Cookies, or a Vegan Gingerbread Loaf Cake to have with it!

    over head shot of two mugs of hot cocoa with nutmeg and greenery in the background

    Ingredients for Making Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

    Granulated Sugar: For sweetness.

    Cocoa Powder: Use a high quality cocoa powder here. Brands I like include: Droste, and 365 by Whole Foods.

    Spices: A combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg give this vegan hot chocolate that gingerbread flavor.

    Water: Water to bloom the spices and the cocoa powder.

    Non Dairy Milk: For creaminess. You can use any non dairy milk you prefer. I like coconut and oat milk!

    two mugs of vegan gingerbread hot chocolate with marshmallows and shaved chocolate

    How to Make Homemade Hot Cocoa

    This recipe is super simple and only takes five minutes!

    First, combine sugar, cocoa powder and spices in a small sauce pan. Add the water and stir.

    Heat over medium heat and bring to a full boil rolling boil.

    This step is important for two reasons. First, the boil will bloom the spices and the cocoa making this Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate flavorful. Second, it dissolves the granulated sugar.

    Once the mixture comes to a rolling boil, simply add the milk and heat it up.

    Now its time to serve!

    Close up of hot chocolate in a glass mug with marshmallows on top

    Hot Chocolate Toppings

    You can serve your hot chocolate as it is, but I like to add Dandies Vegan Marshmallows and shaved chocolate for the cafรฉ experience.

    To shave chocolate, simply use a vegetable peeler along the side of any chocolate bar.

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    2 mugs of vegan gingerbread hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and shaved chocolate

    Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

    Megan Calipari
    Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is chocolatey, well-spiced and only requires 5 minutes to make. You will never go back to the packet stuff!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 151 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Small Sauce Pan
    • 1 Whisk
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
    • ยผ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ยผ teaspoon Ginger
    • Pinch Allspice
    • Pinch Nutmeg
    • 3 tablespoon Water
    • 1 ยพ Cups Non-Dairy Milk I used So Delicious coconut milk
    • Vegan Marshmallows and Shaved Chocolate to Garnish Optional

    Instructions
     

    • Combine sugar, cocoa powder, spices and water in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
      2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar, 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder, ยผ teaspoon Cinnamon, ยผ teaspoon Ginger, Pinch Allspice, Pinch Nutmeg, 3 tablespoon Water
    • Cook this mixture, stirring regularly, until it reaches a rolling boil. This is important to dissolve the sugar and bloom the spices.
    • Reduce heat and slowly add the milk and stir to combine. Cook until mixture is hot.
      1 ยพ Cups Non-Dairy Milk
    • Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows and shaved chocolate. Serve.
      Vegan Marshmallows and Shaved Chocolate to Garnish

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1CupCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 106mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 812IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 2mg
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