Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which non dairy milk makes the best hot chocolate? ›

COCONUT MILK: Using lite coconut milk yields the perfect creamy texture and taste. It is neutral in flavor (the lite leaves no coconut taste) and it is neither too thick or too thin of a milk.

With Cocoba Chocolate's dairy-free hot chocolate range, you can enjoy all the indulgence of a rich and creamy hot chocolate without any of the dairy. It's the perfect guilt-free treat for those who love chocolate but are looking for a dairy-free alternative.

Use unflavored or vanilla soy milk. Believe it or not, you can also use water instead of milk. Water allows the chocolate to show off its true flavors and unique characteristics, however, you lose the creamy feel and flavor.

I recommend using light coconut milk from the can. You could also use oat milk or any dairy-free milk you'd like along with the coconut milk! Unsweetened cocoa powder: a high-quality cocoa powder or cacao powder is essential.

Wondermilk. Out of the listed options, the So Delicious Dairy Free Wondermilk tops as the best brand that closely resembles actual milk in terms of consistency, creaminess and slightly sweet mild flavor. It contains coconut and oat milk, with hints of oat taste and full texture.

Yoghurt or Mascarpone: A tablespoon of thick yoghurt or mascarpone can lend a creamy, dense texture to your hot chocolate. Gelatine: A less common method, but gelatine can provide thickness if used sparingly. Be sure to dissolve it properly to avoid any lumps. Oats: Ground them finely and whisk them into the beverage.

To make hot chocolate with A2 milk powder, start by heating up water or your preferred non-dairy milk in a saucepan. Once it's hot, add in the desired amount of A2 milk powder and whisk until fully dissolved. Next, add in unsweetened cocoa powder and sweetener of your choice (such as sugar or honey) to taste.

Is Cadbury's hot chocolate suitable for vegans? Yes, both of these hot chocolate powders from Cadbury's are suitable for you if you're on a plant-based diet. There is a 'may contain milk' warning on their packs just like other Bournville products.

A growing number of brands are also producing explicitly dairy-free or vegan milk and white chocolates, often using alternatives like almond, rice, or oat milk.

Is there any non dairy chocolate? ›

Dark Chocolate

If you're dealing with a milk allergy, some safe brands I recommend are That's It, Pascha, No Whey Foods, Free2B, Amanda's Own, and Enjoy Life. Be sure to check with the companies directly before purchasing to ensure that their products are safe for you.

So typical milk chocolate is made with dairy and typical white chocolate is made with dairy. But, there are now many vegan brands of chocolate that use alternate ingredients, like soymilk powder, dairy-free coconut milk powder, cashews, hemp seeds, or oat flour, to make dairy-free milk chocolate and white chocolate.

Hot Chocolate is made using solid chocolate melted in warm milk or cream. Hot Cocoa, however, is made from a powdered base of cocoa with added sugar and dissolved in hot water or hot milk.

The answer to this is highly subjective, however, we prefer natural cocoa powder for its higher cocoa butter content (more fat equals more flavor). We recommend trying out cocoa powders from GERBS, Sunfood Superfoods, Penzeys, and Pure Natural Miracles, all of which are available online.

Hot chocolate can be made with either water or milk, depending on personal preference. Using water will result in a lighter, less creamy hot chocolate, while using milk will create a richer and more indulgent drink. Some people also like to use a combination of both, using half water and half milk for a balanced taste.

Dairy Milk: Full cream dairy milk remains a classic choice for a rich, velvety hot chocolate. Plant-Based Milks: Soy, oat, almond, and coconut milks offer delightful plant-based alternatives, each adding a unique twist.

Of all the plant milks available, oat milk is the highest in natural sugars. Use it to add a little sweetness to naturally sweetened cakes and cookies. Oat milk works especially well in chocolate desserts, because the dark chocolate helps hide oat milk's slightly beige color.

The creamy nature of oat milk makes it perfect for coffee. We like it because it doesn't overpower the taste, unlike other milk alternatives for coffee or tea.