Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate
When it comes to winter, there's nothing better than a mug of hot chocolate. This vegan version combines creamy peppermint with rich cacao—just the right combo for chilly nights. With a little bit of sweetness and the aromatic flavour of peppermint, it's the perfect holiday treat!
Ingredients
- 250 ml Plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp Cacao powder
- 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 25 g Vegan mint chocolate
- 80 ml Plant-based whipping cream/coconut cream
- Handful Dandies Vegan Marshmallows Peppermint Flavoured (seasonal flavour!)
Instructions
- Simply heat together the milk, cocoa, sugar and chocolate in a pan. Stir for 5 minutes or until the chocolate has melted.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks, transfer to a piping bag with a star tip, ready to pipe onto your hot chocolate. You can also just dollop the cream directly onto your chocolate without piping.
- Pour the hot chocolate into your mug and pipe on your cream. Finally decorate with peppermint-flavoured marshmallows and enjoy!
Recipe by Leena Abd El Ghani
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