Ultra Creamy Mocha Hot Cocoa
Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free
By
A can of light coconut milk and freshly brewed coffee/espresso transform normal hot cocoa into a creamy, decadent cup.
Yield
3 cups
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook time
5 Minutes
Total Time
10 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee (use decaf, if preferred)*
- 1 can light coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- dash of fine grain sea salt
Directions:
- Whisk together the coffee and coconut milk in a medium-sized pot. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, whisking quickly to incorporate until no clumps remain. Whisk in maple syrup to taste and a dash of sea salt.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Serve immediately with vegan marshmallows and/or sugar-rimmed glasses or mugs. Store any leftovers in a glass jar in the fridge.
This hot cocoa doesn’t have a super strong coffee flavour, so if you are looking for more coffee flavour, feel free to add more as desired. I used espresso beans and made it in my French Press just like traditional pressed coffee.