Oat Milk Hot Chocolate is a creamy vegan chocolate drink. The chocolate and cocoa powder provide the rich chocolatey flavor while the oat milk makes it creamy and smooth. It also only takes a few minutes to make and as a result, has become our go to dessert this holiday season.
Warm ingredients - Add oat milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon stick to a saucepan and warm on medium-low heat. Whisk until warm, but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
Add chocolate and vanilla - Add chocolate and vanilla to the mixture. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and blended with the oat milk, about 2-4 minutes.
¼ cup dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips, ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Serve - Divide into mugs and serve immediately. Serve with regular or vegan whipped cream and cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, or chocolate shavings.
For a long-lasting hot cocoa, serve it in double-walled glass mugs. It will keep the cocoa hot and the outside cool to the touch.
To adjust the sweetness, you can add more or less sugar.
Whisk the hot chocolate frequently while on the stovetop to ensure it doesn't burn.
Storage
This Hot Chocolate is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat it over the stove over low heat.