Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best dairy-free milk for hot chocolate? ›

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!

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.

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.

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.

Using water from your home, as opposed to milk that you have to purchase, certainly makes for a more budget-friendly option, and if you're preparing hot chocolate for a crowd, using water makes the process that much simpler.

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.

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.

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.

Soy lecithin and vanilla are two of the most common stabilizers and flavorings, and both are completely dairy-free. You may also find cocoa butter in your favorite bar, and despite its name, it does not contain dairy.

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.

With this in mind, you can focus on a decadent, creamy texture – which you can get with hazelnut or cashew milk. While cashew milk is perhaps the creamier of the two (which is always nice for hot chocolate), hazelnut milk has a similarly rich texture and it complements the cocoa flavour perfectly.

I find cornstarch gives an unwanted flavour for chocolate milk or cocoa, as does xanthum gum. Guar gum works well, it dissolves with a whisk and thickens without heating. I use 1/8 tsp per cup.

Coconut Milk

Creamy, thick and slightly sweet this plant-based milk creates a great texture in your hot chocolates but it also tends to add a slight coconutty taste.

*MILK OPTIONS: I usually use skim milk, but 2% or whole will give the hot chocolate more body and richness. Dairy-free options such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk can be used well.