Thick & Creamy Vegan SunButter Hot Chocolate
Thick & Creamy Vegan SunButter Hot Chocolate is the ultimate cozy indulgence for chilly mornings, snow days, or any time you crave a rich cup of chocolatey comfort. Made with creamy oat plant-based milk, vegan chocolate chips, and luscious SunButter, this vegan hot chocolate recipe is decadently thick, naturally sweetened, and irresistibly smooth. Topped with optional dairy-free whipped cream, extra SunButter, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, it’s a perfect cozy drink—vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and made with only wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups plant-based milk oat milk recommended for creaminess
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ¼ cup liquid sweetener of choice like date syrup or maple syrup
- ¼ cup SunButter No Sugar Added sunflower seed butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Optional toppings:
- Dairy-free whipped cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Extra drizzle of SunButter
Instructions
Warm the Milk:
- In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, pour in the plant-based milk and begin to warm it slowly.
Melt the Chocolate & Sweetener:
- Add the vegan chocolate chips and your choice of liquid sweetener to the warm milk. Stir frequently until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the Creamy Base:
- Stir in the SunButter, vanilla extract, and Dutch-processed cocoa powder. Whisk until everything is fully incorporated. The hot chocolate should begin to thicken and turn glossy.
Simmer:
- Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes on low heat to enhance flavor and achieve that ultra-creamy texture. Do not boil.
Serve & Top:
- Pour into two mugs. Top with a generous swirl of dairy-free whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and an extra spoonful or swirl of SunButter for that decadent finish.
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