Coconut Hot Chocolate
Published Jan 16, 2017
Updated Oct 23, 2023
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In 7 minutes, you’ll have this creamy, delicious, comforting, and dairy-free Coconut Hot Chocolate ready.
When it’s cold outside, one of my favorite things to do is drink Hot Chocolate and cuddle up on the couch, living the soft life! You’ll love how easy it is to make this coconut version of hot chocolate.
If you love hot cozy drinks, also check out our Honey Lemon Tea, Fever Grass Tea, and Ginger Drink.
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Homemade Hot Cocoa
Raise your hands if you are a hot chocolate lover.
That chocolatey liquid is one of my guilty pleasures. But it has given me a situation with my blouses. As in I look pregnant when I’m not. So I had to find a way to enjoy hot chocolate without all the sugar and calories.
That led to the birth of this coconut hot chocolate recipe, which is healthier, absolutely creamy, and delicious. So creamy that you will think it is as decadent as the classic but it isn’t!
For this recipe, I am collaborating with one of my newest friends, Hadiza of hadizafrench.com. That means there’s another hot chocolate recipe on her blog which you should totally check out.
When I say coconut is epic, it’s because of things like this. This drink is so rich in taste – think about that coconut-chocolate melange.
If you have never had coconut and chocolate in one bite, I kind of feel sorry for you. That combo is the truth!
In this hot chocolate, the coconut milk is so thick and creamy that you actually feel like you are drinking hot chocolate with heavy cream, full-fat milk, and condensed milk.
But in fact, you are treating yourself to a good healthy cup of minimal ingredients and many nutrients. What’s not to love?
The Ingredients
It begins with four awesome ingredients:
- Coconut milk: For creaminess. Get the coconut milk from the refrigerator section of your grocery store. Canned coconut milk isn’t ideal here. Use that for savory recipes like Coconut Curry Chicken.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: For the chocolate factor.
- Honey: For sweetness. You can substitute honey with agave or maple syrup.
- Vanilla extract: For flavor.
More substitutions for honey include raw sugar or coconut sugar. For a low-carb option, consider using Monk fruit sweetener.
For the full list of ingredients with measurements, check out the recipe card below.
How To Make Coconut Hot Chocolate
Making coconut hot chocolate is quite easy.
- First, add a teaspoon of cocoa powder to a mug.
Can we talk about that shot for a minute? I love the action of the cocoa powder. I love photography!
- Then add some honey. Oh, honey! Or add your sweetener of choice.
- Next, add two tablespoons of water and heat for thirty seconds in a microwave. Then mix together the cocoa powder, honey, and water until smooth.
(A little note: If you don’t have a microwave, check the printable recipe below for directions on how to make the drink on your stovetop).
- Now add in the coconut milk. I love this thing called coconut milk.
- And some drops of vanilla extract.
- Heat that up for 1 to 2 minutes in the microwave, then stir and enjoy ya life.
Hint: If you would love to avoid using the microwave, then use small pans to heat up the water and the coconut milk.
According to my oldest daughter; “this is the best hot chocolate I ever had.” She enjoyed it more than she enjoys the hot chocolate made with the pre-packaged mix. Win!
Don’t forget to check out Hadiza’s hot chocolate recipe. Click here to read it.
Serving
Serve this Coconut Hot Chocolate as is or with the following homemade treats:
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Coconut Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon raw honey – increase as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To make in microwave
- Put cocoa powder and honey in a mug. Add in two tablespoons of water and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Mix to ensure that all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add in coconut milk and vanilla and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Stir well and enjoy.
To make on stovetop
- Combine 2 tablespoons of water and hot cocoa in a medium pot and whisk together until smooth. Add in the honey, vanilla and coconut milk then mix together until well-incorporated. Bring to a simmer then pour into a mug and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
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Looks so delicious! Unfortunately I am allergic to coconuts but perhaps I can substitute coconut milk with Lactose free milk. Perhaps won’t be as creamy but will allow me to drink. I have been looking for African Hot Chocolate recipes and appreciate if you would share those you have.
Hi Marie, yes you could replace coconut milk with lactose free milk. As for African Hot Chocolate recipes I will keep that in mind when planning new recipes. Hope you have a great new year!