Here are the essentials you will need for your basic hot chocolate. You can do endless types of hot chocolate but here is your base.

Add 2 cups of your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk (I like to do 1 c coconut milk and 1 c almond milk), 1/4 c cocoa powder, 1/4 c maple syrup and 1 tsp vanilla extract to a small pot.

$Put the flame on high and whisk everything together very good until\u2026.$

Put the flame on high and whisk everything together very good until….

$\u2026there are no more lumps! Now you have a smooth hot chocolate drink. Just before it starts to bubble lightly you can turn off the heat and pour it into 2 regular sized mugs.$

…there are no more lumps! Now you have a smooth hot chocolate drink. Just before it starts to bubble lightly you can turn off the heat and pour it into 2 regular sized mugs.

Add a few vegan marshmallows...

$And maybe a few more\u2026.$

And maybe a few more….

What the heck lets go nuts!

For variations you can add a cinnamon stick or a pinch of cinnamon. You can add cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cayenne or a splash of mint extract. Do some experimenting to see what you like best.

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How to make easy (vegan) hot chocolate

Here is a super easy super delicious vegan hot chocolate recipe that is awesome for those crazy cold winter nights. It makes 2 cups of hot chocolate so be sure to enjoy it with a loved one!