☕ Triple Chocolate Coconut Dream Hot Cocoa (Vegan & Soy-Free)

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This recipe is rich, thick, and deeply chocolatey, featuring three forms of chocolate and creamy coconut milk.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup High-quality Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch-processed is best for richness)
  • 1/4 cup Raw Cane Sugar (or Coconut Sugar/Maple Syrup for a refined-sugar free option)
  • 1/2 tsp Espresso Powder or Instant Coffee Granules (This is crucial; it deepens the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (enhances all the flavors)
  • 3 cups Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk (the creamy liquid, not the light kind)
  • 1 cup Water or other Soy-Free Plant Milk (like oat or almond)
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 oz (about 1/4 cup) Vegan Dark Chocolate, finely chopped (check label to ensure soy-free)
  • Optional Spice: Pinch of Cayenne Pepper or Cinnamon for a subtle warmth

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Create the Chocolate Base

  1. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, espresso powder, and salt. This prevents lumps when the liquid is added.
  2. Make a Slurry: Pour in the water (or plant milk) and whisk vigorously until a smooth, thick chocolate paste (a slurry) forms.

Step 2: Simmer and Thicken

  1. Add Creaminess: Pour in the full-fat canned coconut milk. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, but do not let it boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes. This process is important to hydrate the cocoa powder and reduce the liquid slightly, resulting in a thicker, richer consistency.
  3. Melt in Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the chopped vegan dark chocolate and the vanilla extract. Continue stirring until the chopped chocolate is completely melted and the cocoa is smooth and velvety.
  4. Add Spice: If using, stir in the pinch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

Step 3: Serve

  1. Pour: Ladle the hot cocoa into mugs.
  2. Garnish (Optional, for Decadence): Top with a generous swirl of vegan whipped cream (coconut-based or oat-based) and a final dusting of cocoa powder or extra shaved dark chocolate.

This Triple Chocolate Cocoa is a perfect finish to a delicious meal. Enjoy!

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