Go Back
–+ servings
Vegan Hot Chocolate In Mug

VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE WITH RUM (ITALIAN STYLE)

No ratings yet
This Vegan Hot Chocolate spiked with rum is creamy, rich, and super chocolaty. It’s the perfect drink to comfort you on a cold winter night. This recipe for homemade hot chocolate is simple and ready in less than 10 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time:8 mins
Total Time:8 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Yield: 1 mug
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Plantiful Bakery

Ingredients
 

  • 300 ml unsweetened almond milk, (=240ml+60ml)
  • 1 tbsp (6g) cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/2 tbsp (4g) corn starch
  • 1 tbsp (12g) brown sugar*
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • pinch sea salt
  • 40 g dark chocolate, 55%, finely chopped, (high quality)
  • 1 tbsp rum

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of almond milk, cocoa powder, and corn starch. Whisk until dissolved. Set the bowl aside.
  • To a medium saucepan, pour the remaining milk (240 ml), add brown sugar, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix with the whisk. Heat the mixture until it starts boiling. Then reduce the heat add finely chopped dark chocolate bar, rum, and cornstarch milk mixture. Whisk until smooth and combined. Let cook for about 3 minutes until it thickens a little (stir occasionally) **.
  • Pour into a mug. Top with vegan marshmallows or coconut whipped cream. Sprinkle with cocoa powder, shredded chocolate, or ground cinnamon.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*You can use coconut sugar, maple syrup, stevia, or any other sweetener instead.
** The consistency will thicken slightly as the hot chocolate cool down.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 mug / Calories: 360kcal / Total Fat: 16,6g / Saturated Fat: 8,2g / Cholesterol: 0mg / Total Carbohydrate: 43,9g / Fiber: 6,3g / Sugar: 31,3g / Protein: 4,3g / Iron: 4,1mg / Sodium: 312mg /Potassium: 315mg

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal
Did you make this recipe?Tag @plantifulbakery on Instagram and hashtag it #plantifulbakery!