Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free

Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free

Guess what? This month we’re doing comfort foods as our theme.  And I had all these big plans about what I was going to make.  But harvest season in New Hampshire has been driving me insane, since just had our first frost and now I am trying to get things (apples, kale, etc.) processed before the first hard freeze.  Frankly, I’m having trouble keeping up with things.

So in trying to think about what would be comforting and since the weather has been a bit nippy, I thought about hot chocolate. And the fact that hot chocolate isn’t really that simple for me any more. I used to get Mayan Drinking Chocolate at the Dancing Lion in Manchester, New Hampshire, but I don’t seem to be tolerating it as well anymore. (If you can tolerate it, seriously, order some now, but we have no affiliation, etc.) I think my sensitivity to my allergens has increased. After thinking about it, I decided having a quick hot chocolate mix would be comforting. This mix is reminiscent of the Mayan Drinking Chocolate in flavor profile, but since it doesn’t have any cocoa butter in it, I made it with my homemade cashew milk so it would have some body. You could try it with water as well and I likely will, I just haven’t had the chance. If you aren’t sure you want the little kick the cayenne gives the mix, you can leave it out. Enjoy!

Hot Chocolate Mix before blending
Hot Chocolate Mix before blending
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hot Chocolate Mix mixed with nondairy milk
Hot Chocolate Mix mixed with nondairy milk
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
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Hot chocolate mix to use with non-dairy mix in the cold weather with a bit of a kick.
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 5 minutes
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hot Chocolate Mix, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Print Recipe
Hot chocolate mix to use with non-dairy mix in the cold weather with a bit of a kick.
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 cups 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (I do best with Wilderness Family Naturals)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Servings: cups
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined.
  2. Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons per cup of non-dairy milk and heat.
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