How To Make Hot Chocolate Using Almond Milk

Hot chocolate using almond milk is a must-try recipe of the classic chill-buster that is healthy and vegan. And as if that was not enough to escalate the drink, it is super easy to make at home. Here's how you can try out a new type of milk in your hot chocolate that is healthy and tasty as well.

The one thing that stops some people from enjoying their favourite hot chocolate on a chilly morning is either they are vegan or they are health conscious and don't want their calories to go up or they do not know how their drink might taste when cooked with another milk. All these questions and doubts of yours will be busted once you know about the benefits of making hot chocolate using almond milk. Trust me, once you try it, there is no going back, you will definitely want more.

Why Make Hot Chocolate Using Almond Milk?

Almond milk is a great alternate of dairy milk as it has similar creamy texture, just like that of cow milk and it is vegan. Above that, it has a distinct nutty flavour that will add a new flavour to your hot chocolate. So you can go vegan with your hot chocolate using almond milk and enjoy it with the same froth, aroma and texture.

Along with the taste, almond milk is also a great source of protein, Vitamin D, it strengthen bones and reduces the risk of heart diseases AND it is low in calories. Hence, it will fit perfectly in your diet plan and will a treat addition to it. In short, a complete package to go dairy free and calorie free as well. Now let's not wait much longer and try this easy and awesome hot chocolate recipe using our new favourite almond milk.

Hot Chocolate Using Almond Milk Recipe

What You Need ?

• 1/4 cup sugar (Pro Tip : If you want a low calorie hot chocolate, replace sugar with other sweetener like honey)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 4 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
• 56 grams chopped dark chocolate
• 2 cinnamon sticks (split lengthwise)

How To Cook ?

1. Add milk and cinnamon sticks in a pan and bring it to a boil.
2. Then simmer the milk for the next 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and take out the cinnamon sticks from milk.
4. Now add cocoa powder, sugar (honey), salt and dark chocolate and whisk well.
5. Whisk it until the drink becomes smooth and frothy.
6. You can also add it to a blender and process to make a froth.
7. Pour in mugs and enjoy.

Actually, you can replace the dairy milk in many of your recipes like cereals, hot chocolate, oats, tea, coffee etc, with healthy and nutritious almond milk with a little changes in recipes. Almond milk does not hamper the taste of your dish and neither it is high in calories. What are you you waiting for? Go and try this simple recipe at home for a vegan and low calorie hot chocolate.

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