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

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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:

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)

5 from 1 vote
Servings 2 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
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
28
g
31
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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