Spicy Hazelnut Hot Chocolate (Vegan)
Cozy up with a mug of thick and spicy vegan hazelnut hot chocolate! This recipe isn’t just your classic hot cocoa: dark chocolate, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, and cayenne meet for a tasty twist.
Ingredients
- 4 cups hazelnut milk
- 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons hazelnuts toasted
- Vegan marshmallows to garnish
- Cinnamon sticks to garnish
Instructions
- Put the dark chocolate with some hazelnut milk in a small pot and warm over medium heat.
- Stir frequently so that the chocolate can melt without burning!
- Add the remaining hazelnut milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined, then bring the mixture almost to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and let the hazelnut hot chocolate sit for a few minutes. Adjust to taste preferences by adding more cocoa, sugar, or cayenne pepper.
- Divide between mugs and garnish with marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, and toasted hazelnuts! Enjoy.
Notes
- Use your favorite dairy-free milk for this recipe.
- Feel free to add some cinnamon, vanilla extract, and vegan whipped cream!
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16.3g