I have the BEST little cold-weather treat for you today – Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate! Because: Anyway, since we have a dairy allergy and Celiac Disease to contend with in my household, we’ve had to kiss Swiss Miss goodbye – not that I’ve shed any tears over it. Have you looked at the ingredients in classic SM lately? Yikes! I’ll take my easy, homemade, 5 ingredient (plus salt) recipe instead.
Look at this rich and fudgy, gluten-free, easily made dairy-free, decadent deliciousness. You are NOT going to get this from a store-bought mix! Make this recipe once and you’ll see what all the fuss is about. Especially because it takes just a few minutes to whip up.
Don’t forget the marshmallows!
How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate
To a saucepan over medium heat add milk – any kind, I like unsweetened almond milk – semi-sweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and a pinch of coarse sea salt. Whisk to combine then stir occasionally until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and hot. Add vanilla then stir to combine.
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs – this recipe makes 2 big mugs worth or 4 smaller drinks if you’re making for little ones – then top with marshmallows or whipped topping. I recommend SoDelicious Cocowhip if you need to keep this drink dairy-free. However you serve it, I hope you love warming up with this delicious and decadent hot chocolate this season — enjoy!
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