Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate {Dairy Free}

This homemade dairy-free Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe is so simple to make and ready to drink in minutes! It's full of creamy, chocolatey flavor and is the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter day. So yummy when topped with some coconut whipped cream, marshmallows, or crushed candy canes. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Refined Sugar Free

Homemade Hot Cocoa!

Did you know you can make hot chocolate without a store bought packet? You can! And it's so much easier than you would ever think! Throw a handful of real ingredients into a saucepan and you'll have a mug of creamy, hot chocolate in minutes.

It's not only healthier, but there's also no need to worry about hidden gluten-containing ingredients.

This 4-ingredient verison is the perfect homemade alternative on your next cozy movie day or after a cold day of sledding!

Here's what you'll need:

• Cacao Powder. Navita Organics is my favorite brand. I get a huge bag from Costco that lasts all winter long!
• Your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk. I used Good Karma Flax Milk with Protein.
• Pure Maple Syrup. I love using pure maple syrup as a natural sweetener in recipes. Again, I get it at Costco!
• Pure Peppermint Extract. Not feeling pepperminty? Go ahead and leave it out, or sub in pure vanilla extract.
• ½ cup water...but I don't count that as an ingredient!

Peppermint Hot Cococolate

This dairy-free peppermint hot chocolate recipe is made with a combination of cacao powder, plant-based milk & maple syrup making this hot cocoa gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free. Add a splash of pure peppermint extract for the perfect wintertime flavor!

Here's how to make this delicious homemade hot chocolate:

• Start by combining the water, cacao powder and maple syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until it turns into a smoothe chocolate syrup.
• Add the milk and raise the heat to medium while continuing to whisk until mixture is well combined. Heat through until desired temperature, but avoid boiling.
• Stir in the peppermint extract then serve immediately topped with marshmallows, coconut whipped cream or crushed candy canes-all the good stuff!

If you've tried this recipe, be sure to tag me on instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!

Looking for more cozy gluten-free comfort foods? Check out these recipes!

• Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
• Quick & Easy Instant Pot Turkey Chili
• Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Gravy