Vegan Peppermint Drinking Chocolate
A festive, 4-ingredient drinking chocolate infused with peppermint. An indulgent, super creamy drink perfect for a crowd or hoarding all to yourself. Absolute perfection when topped with coconut whipped cream and crushed peppermint.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups non-dairy milk ((I like half full-fat coconut + half unsweetened almond milk))
- 1 3.2 -ounce (or close) quality non-dairy dark chocolate bar ((chopped))
- 1 -2 Tbsp raw sugar ((depending on preferred sweetness))
- 1/8 -1/4 tsp quality peppermint extract (I like Frontier brand)
- Coconut whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint ((optional // for topping))
Steps
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Add milk to a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until warm - about 5 minutes. You don't want it to boil, just get hot enough to melt the chocolate.
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Once hot, add the chocolate and sugar and whisk to melt. Do so vigorously to ensure everything gets combined. Once it has reached your desired temperature, sample a bit to determine if it's sweet enough for your liking. I added another 1 1/2 tsp sugar at this point (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
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Remove from heat and add peppermint extract, starting with only lesser end of range (1/8 tsp as original recipe is written) since it can be very strong and overpowering. Once it's to your liking, transfer to small serving glasses and top with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies/candy canes. I poured mine into two glasses but it was honestly too decadent to finish. I'd recommend splitting this (as original recipe is written) between 3-4 servings.
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Store leftovers covered in the fridge for several days. Move to the freezer for longer-term storage.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (33% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-dairy milk | 2 cups | Rp 5.000/100ml | Rp 10.000 |
| -ounce | 1 | - | - |
| -2 Tbsp raw sugar | 1 | Rp 60.000/kg | Rp 6.000 |
| -1/4 tsp quality peppermint extract | 0.125 | - | - |
| Coconut whipped cream | - | - | - |
| Crushed peppermint | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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