Curl up on the couch with this healthier take on hot cocoa.

My lightened-up version is made with unsweetened almond milk (any milk works great) and dark chocolate chips. It’s a cinch to make and delivers sweet and soothing satisfaction. Whipped cream and chocolate shavings optional!

If you love warm beverages, try this Peppermint Hot Cocoa!

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Almond Hot Cocoa

My lightened-up version is made with unsweetened almond milk (any milk works great) and dark chocolate chips.
Servings: 3 servings
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • ¼ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Whipped topping, optional
  • Chocolate shavings, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the almond milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until the milk is hot and starting to steam, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, salt and chocolate chips, and continue to whisk until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Pour the hot cocoa into three mugs. Top each mug with a squirt of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings if desired.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 7g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 130mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!