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oat milk hot cocoa with whipped cream and mini marshmallows
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Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

This 2 ingredient Oat Milk Hot Chocolate is the perfect warm and cozy winter drink for the holiday season. Make it in just 5 minutes and your kids or dinner guests will love it.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Dalya Rubin

Ingredients

For the Ganache:

  • 8 ounces chocolate bar finely chopped (I use half semisweet and half bittersweet chocolate)
  • 1 ½ cups full fat oat milk (12 ounces), I recommend Chobani brand

For the Hot Cocoa:

  • ¼ cup homemade ganache recipe above
  • 1 cup full fat oat milk (8 ounces), I recommend Chobani brand

Optional Garnish:

  • Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Vegan mini marshmallows
  • Vegan whipped cream

Instructions

Prepare the Ganache:

  • Place chopped chocolate into a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
  • Place 1 ½ cups oat milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Pour the simmering milk over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully stir together the cream and chocolate until a thicker mixture forms (it will still be slightly soupy). Allow to set on the counter for 10 minutes until even more thickened.

Prepare the Hot Cocoa (1 serving):

  • When ready to enjoy hot cocoa, heat 1 cup oat milk in a pot and add ¼ cup of the prepared ganache.
  • Keep the heat on medium-low, and whisk together until warmed through, about 1-2 minutes. Don't bring to a boil.
  • Optionally mix in the sugar and vanilla extract (or simply vanilla sugar).
  • Pour hot cocoa into a tall mug.
  • Garnish with cinnamon, marshmallows or even whipped cream if you like. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I enjoyed a combination of bittersweet and semi sweet chocolate, but you can also use milk chocolate if you prefer. 
  • This recipe uses Oat Milk, but any full fat nut milk will work similarly. 
  • Drizzle salted caramel into your mug before pouring in the hot chocolate for a delicious caramel flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg