I’m not a big fan of winter, but I do love a nice warm cup of Hot Chocolate on a cold day!

This homemade hot chocolate recipe is simple, easy to make, and tastes better than the powdered stuff. That’s because I use mini chocolate chips! Oh, and it happens to be dairy free!

You can top your hot chocolate with a variety of things, but I’ve listed my favorites for you here:

mini marshmallows
crushed candy canes
sprinkle of cinnamon
drizzle of chocolate syrup
whipped cream (dairy free options are out there!

Yes, this hot chocolate is high in fat grams, but it’s also high in fiber! And you can stir in a couple scoops of collagen peptides to amp up the protein!

The Best Hot Chocolate (and it’s Dairy Free)

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Servings cups

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened almond milk vanilla almond milk is delicious for this recipe
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Enjoy Life brand is my favorite
pinch cinnamon
pinch salt trust me on this one

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and turn heat to medium
Bring to a simmer, not a boil, stirring often, until chocolate chips have melted and everything is combined
Pour into a mug and top with your favorite toppings (popular options listed above)

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFiber: 5gSugar: 28g

Nutrition Facts

The Best Hot Chocolate (and it's Dairy Free)

Serving Size

1 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

350

% Daily Value*

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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The Best Hot Chocolate (and it’s Dairy Free)