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    Home » Christmas Vegan Recipes

    Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix

    Published: Dec 17, 2022 by Richa 6 Comments

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    This simple Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix makes for an excellent food gift. Thanks to ground cashews and coconut milk powder, it makes a super creamy hot chocolate without the need to add non-dairy milk.  No lumps! Nut-free option included.

    vegan hot chocolate topped with vegan ice cream

    This vegan hot chocolate mix is the perfect DIY gift for the holidays! It comes together within minutes and makes a delicious nutty rich and creamy hot chocolate.

    This mix doesn’t need any milk added! Just water is enough to make it creamy. For extra creamy hot chocolate, however, you can totally use nondairy milk like oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk instead of water.

    a glass with vegan hot chocolate topped with coconut cream

    There are many hot chocolate mixes out there but this recipe is truly special. The combination of ground up cashews, coconut milk powder and flour makes for an especially creamy, thick hot chocolate – just how we like it.

    If you cannot find coconut milk powder, just skip it and prepare the hot chocolate with non-dairy milk.

    Why you’ll love this hot chocolate

    • it doesn’t clump up! No sifting coo oat powder needed. Just mix and bring to a good boil
    • it doesn’t need added non dairy milk so it can be gifted to anyone who doesn’t have non dairy milk on hand!
    • it’s chocolatey and lightly coconutty which adds a caramel like flavor
    • it’s easy and great for gifting!

    More vegan recipes for chocolate lovers:

     Peanut Butter Chocolate Tart

    Gingerbread Chocolate Fudge Vegan

    German Chocolate Cookies

    Gluten free Chocolate Cake

    Self Saucing Black Forest Chocolate Pudding Cake

     


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    5 from 2 votes

    Hot Chocolate Mix

    This simple Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix makes for an excellent food gift. Thanks to ground cashews and coconut milk powder, it makes a super creamy hot chocolate without the need to add non-dairy milk. Just add water! Nut-free option included. Makes 3-4 cups
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: hot chocolate
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup (70 g) cane sugar
    • 1/3 cup (45 g) raw cashews
    • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder preferably Dutch processed
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla bean
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour or cornstarch
    • 1/4 cup (60 g) coconut milk powder

    To make hot chocolate with the mix:

    • 1 cup (250 ml) water or non dairy milk such as oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk
    • 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoon of the above hot chocolate mix. Use 1/3 cup for a more rich and creamy hot chocolate.

    Instructions

    • Make your hot chocolate mix: Add the sugar, cashews, cocoa powder and all purpose flour to a spice grinder or a blender with a grinder blade and process until the mixture is very powdery.
    • Then add the rest of the ingredients and process again for 5 to 10 seconds until everything is incorporated well, and it's smooth and powdery.
    • Transfer this mixture to your storage container or mason, jar, and store or gift. Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a months. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months) 
    • To make hot chocolate with this mix: Add 1 cup of water or non dairy milk and 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Mix well to combine. (Use 1/3 cup mix per 1 cup water for extra thick hot chocolate)
    • Then let it come to a good boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a minute. Whisk well so that the mixture mixes in and thickens. Then switch off heat.
    • Pour the hot chocolate into your cup. Top with your favorite vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream and serve.
    • Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a month. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months)

    Notes

    This hot chocolate mix does not need non-dairy milk added to it. It works well with just water as well.
    Substitutions:
    If you cannot find coconut milk powder, just omit it and use the hot chocolate with non-dairy milk instead.
    To make it nut-free:
    Omit the cashews and use the hot chocolate mix with a thick non-dairy milk such as oat milk or soy milk.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Hot Chocolate Mix
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 316 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Sodium 43mg2%
    Potassium 171mg5%
    Carbohydrates 36g12%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 25g28%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
    Calcium 12mg1%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    ingredients needed for making vegan hot chocolate

    Ingredients:

    •  the hot chocolate mix is sweetened with cane sugar
    • cocoa powder adds the chocolatey taste
    • vanilla bean powder or vanilla bean adds  the coziness
    • all-purpose flour or cornstarch is added for thickening the hot chocolate
    • coconut milk powder and ground up raw cashews make the hot chocolate creamy without having to add milk

    Tips:

    • This hot chocolate mix does not need non-dairy milk added to it. It works well with just water as well. Use 1/3 cup mix per 1 cup water for extra thick hot chocolate
    • If you cannot find coconut milk powder, just omit it and use the hot chocolate mix with non-dairy milk instead.
    • To make it nut-free: Omit the cashews and use the hot chocolate mix with a thick non-dairy milk such as oat milk or soy milk.

    How to make Vegan Hot Chocolate

    dry ingredients for vegan hot chocolate mix in a glass

    Make your hot chocolate mix: Add the sugar and cashews to a spice grinder or a blender with a grinder blade and process until the mixture is very powdery.

    mixed dry ingredients for vegan hot chocolate mix in a white bowl

    Then add the rest of the ingredients and process again for 5 to 10 seconds until everything is incorporated well, and it’s smooth and powdery.

    Transfer this mixture to your storage container or mason, jar, and store or gift. The mix will keep well for a month.  refrigerate for longer life.

    a small saucepan with vegan hot chocolate on a cooking plate

    To make hot chocolate with the mix, add 1 cup water or non dairy milk such as oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk to a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of the mix when using non dairy milk. Add 1/3 cup of the mix for really creamy.

    Mix well. Then let it come to a good boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a minute. Whisk well so that the mixture mixes in and thickens. Then switch off heat.

    a glass with vegan hot chocolate topped with coconut cream

    Pour the hot chocolate into your cup. Top with your favorite vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream and serve.

    vegan hot chocolate in a glass topped with coconut cream

    Storage:

    Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a month. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months)

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    1. Michele

      December 20, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      Hi, I made this tonight. It was powdery until I added the coconut milk powder. I used Native Forest which had some moisture to it and made my cocoa a little like dough. What brand do you use? The flavor is good has a hint of coconut of course. It dissolved well in hot water.

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 20, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        Hmm must be some extra moisture content in that coconut milk powder. Ooh you should press it into small cookie cutters for individual portions of hot chocolate 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kim Green

      December 18, 2022 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      I made this and have a couple comments. The sugar and cashew blend results in a paste rather than a powder. I scraped this out of the blender into a mixing bowl and mixed in the cocoa powder by hand to blend it into the sugar cashew mix. I used 3 heaping tbsp of cocoa powder. Instead of the coconut powder and vanilla powder (which is really pricey at $25 for a small jar) I used a pre-blended, unsweetened oat and coconut powder mix that contains vanilla powder. This mix is somewhat expensive at $11 for a package but can be used for a tasty beverage on its own. I mixed everything by hand in the mixing bowl. I tested this mix by just adding boiling water to a heaping tsp of the blend and it was great. Everything dissolved producing a smooth tasty hot chocolate!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 18, 2022 at 11:55 pm

        Add the cocoa powder and all purpose flour as well. Some cashews are too fatty or the if they get over blended then can easily get pasty. The fryer ingredients will help reduce that

        Reply
    3. Gina

      December 17, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Hi…I’ve been searching for a good instant hot chocolate or recipe to make my own hot chocolate. This recipe sounds like it would hit the spot. But, I have never heard of coconut milk powder or vanilla bean powder. Where could I find it? Also, I have never purchased raw cashews…is there a good source so they are not old/stale?
      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 19, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        Hi Gina! Both powders can be found on Amazon or other web retailers. I recommend purchasing raw cashews in bulk from the local grocery store, or prepackaged and used within the sell by date.

        Reply

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