How To Make Vegan Hot Chocolate | Only 5 Ingredients | The Vegetarian Baker

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.

Place coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon sticks into a medium-sized saucepan.

Heat the saucepan on medium heat for about three minutes.

Once the first bubbles start to rise, remove from heat.

Whisk occasionally to ensure nothing burns on the bottom.

Immediately add cocoa powder once removed from heat.

Whisk until smooth.

Ladle into cups and enjoy.

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