Description
This Vegan White Hot Chocolate recipe offers a creamy and rich dairy-free alternative to traditional hot chocolate, using almond milk, raw cacao butter, and cashew nuts for a velvety texture. Sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla and nutmeg, it’s a comforting and delicious treat perfect for cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups almond milk (590ml)
- 2 tablespoon raw cacao butter (28g)
- 1½ tablespoon cashew nuts (15g)
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup (60g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4g)
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (0.25g)
Toppings
- Vegan whipped cream for topping (as desired)
- Vegan marshmallows for topping (as desired)
Instructions
- Blend cashews and almond milk: Combine the cashew nuts and almond milk in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Heat almond milk mixture: Pour the blended almond milk and cashews into a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and warm for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Melt cacao butter: Reduce heat to medium-low, add the raw cacao butter to the saucepan, and stir continuously until melted and incorporated.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and nutmeg, whisking to combine thoroughly.
- Simmer and whisk: Continue to whisk the mixture on low heat for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through, being careful not to boil.
- Optional froth: For a frothy texture, transfer the hot chocolate back into the blender and blend for 30 seconds just before serving.
- Serve: Pour into mugs and top with vegan whipped cream and vegan marshmallows as desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Cashew nuts or creamy cashew nut butter add richness and help balance the flavor.
- Both raw cacao butter and button-shaped cacao butter are suitable for melting.
- Avoid boiling the almond milk mixture to prevent scorching or burning.
- Chop cacao butter into small pieces to melt more quickly and evenly.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and gently reheat in a saucepan or microwave.
- For a frothy topping, blend the hot chocolate after heating before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
