Description
This Orange Spice Hot Cocoa is a cozy, dairy-free drink with rich chocolate flavor complemented by a warm blend of orange zest and spices. It’s perfect for chilly days and made with simple plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk together over medium-low heat until warm and ingredients are well combined. Do not boil.
- Once heated through, pour into mugs and serve immediately.
- Optional: Top with vegan whipped cream or a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Use other plant-based milk like oat, soy, or cashew if desired.
- For a creamier drink, use full-fat coconut milk or a barista blend plant milk.
- Freshly grated orange zest gives the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
