Vegan Hot Chocolate
By Ocado
Published on 09 January 2024
Vegan hot chocolate can be super thick, creamy and seriously indulgent, too. Made with rich dark chocolate, this quick and easy plant-based recipe is a grown-up crowdpleaser. Topped with a spoonful of whipped plant-based cream, lightly toasted coconut and a pinch of flaky sea salt for a little crunch, this is a drink everyone will thank you for. Looking for more vegan recipes? Look no further.
Time and servings
10 minsTotal time
6Servings
5 minsPrep time
5 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate, roughly broken up (check it’s vegan if necessary)
- 250ml plant-based cream (oatly whippable)
- 350ml plant-based milk, we used Plenish coconut
- 3 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt
Method
Step 1
Put the chocolate, 150ml of the cream, milk and sugar into a pan over a low heat. Mix gently until fully melted and thick, set aside to cool slightly.Step 2
Meanwhile, set a frying pan over a medium heat. Sprinkle in the desiccated coconut and toast for 2 mins, until lightly golden.Step 3
Pour the remaining cream into a bowl and whip until it forms medium peaks.Step 4
Pour the hot chocolate between 6 mugs, top with a spoonful of whipped cream then sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and sea salt to serve.