Ingredients
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 ounces chopped chocolate: milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate all work
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup coconut sugar (depending on your sweetness preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: cinnamon Sticks, star anise, peppermint extract, etc.
- Add all of the ingredients, except the chopped chocolate, to a medium sized pot. Heat until it reaches a simmer (don’t boil!) Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks or star anise, if using, before moving onto step 2

- Add the chopped chocolate into the simmering milk mixture and stir in until melted.

- Ladle the hot chocolate into 4 mugs.

- Top with desired topping such as whipped cream or marshmallows and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder. Serve warm!

Tips
Recipe Development + Food Photography by Jessica Reynolds-Corden
from Jessica Eats.
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 19.2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25.8g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
© The Toasted Pine Nut