Yield: about 2 cups

Vegan Paleo Hot Chocolate

This super rich and creamy hot chocolate is vegan and paleo. Skip the mix packets and make healthier homemade hot chocolate yourself with just a few pure ingredients from nature.

Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • heaping 1/2 cup cashews (I used raw unsalted)
  • 2 cups hot filtered water
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cacao (I used Trader Joe's organic cacao)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of pink or sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into the blender. Cover, but leave a very small vent. Cover the lid with a towel and blend, starting on low speed and increasing to medium-high. Be very careful blending hot liquids! Blend for about 40 seconds until very smooth.
  2. Pour into a saucepan over very low heat. Stir constantly until hot chocolate has reached your desired temperature. Taste and add more sweetener if desired. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cacao.

Notes

Make it a mocha latte by swapping coffee for the water! Oh yes! This recipe thickens as it cools and is also great served cold.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 298mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 4gSugar: 22gProtein: 8g
 

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