How to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate

raw cacao powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: regular cocoa powder

Carob powder is less expensive and caffeine-free.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower in calories, while honey is often cheaper.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

raw cashews

🥗Healthier: soaked almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Soaked almonds provide similar creaminess, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

Start with 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a dash of salt to the water.

Mix all the ingredients together in the saucepan.

Put the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Let it simmer for just a minute.

Add 1 and 1/4 cups of vanilla soy milk to the saucepan.

Stir the mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

Heat the mixture until the milk is thoroughly heated, but not boiling.

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