Feel like making dairy-free hot chocolate? My soy milk hot chocolate recipe is perfect for those looking for nut-free or vegan hot chocolate to make at home in 5 mins!
This dairy-free hot chocolate is so quick, you can make one in less time than it would take to pull on your winter boots, parka and mittens and trudge through the snow to your local coffee shop or drive-thru. Just double this soy milk hot chocolate recipe if you feel like sharing it with your kid or favourite cuddle buddy.
Vegan marshmallows are optional for this hot chocolate, but if you have some laying around or a dairy-free whipped cream in the fridge, they definitely make your mug much fancier.
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Soy Milk Hot Chocolate | Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa
VEGAN | NUT-FREE | GLUTEN-FREE
The best way to spend a snowy day is cuddling on the couch with the family, a furry friend, or just a significant other, with a classic holiday movie playing and a warm cup of hot chocolate in your hands. My favourite way to make vegan hot chocolate is by warming soy milk in a saucepan and microwaving dairy-free chocolate chips in the microwave. Then I pour them into a blender with a splash of vanilla and mix before pouring it into a mug. Mixing in a blender makes a tasty, smooth drink with a light, foamy milk texture.
I like it served in a kitschy mug with vegan marshmallows or dairy-free whip on top. Best served with vegan cookies, obviously. Sipping on soy milk hot chocolates will warm your heart and your tummy.
The full recipe is down below!
Interested in making almond milk hot chocolate or coconut milk hot chocolate? Check out my recipes on how to make fresh almond milk or coconut milk!
DAIRY-FREE HOT CHOCOLATE INGREDIENTS
- Soy milk
- Chocolate chips (Dairy-Free / Dark Chocolate)
- Vanilla extract
- Vegan marshmallows (optional)
DAIRY-FREE HOT CHOCOLATE INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small saucepan, heat soy milk over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent burning.
- While the milk is heating, place chocolate into the microwave and heat for 30 seconds. Stir, and heat for another 30 seconds.
- Pour the hot soy milk into a blender, and add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Blend on high to combine.
- Pour into your favourite mug and top with vegan marshmallows or dairy-free whipped cream.
I love drinking this soy milk hot chocolate, on its own, and with my recipe for Coconut Chocolate Cookies or Salted Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookies.
TIPS FOR MAKING HOT CHOCOLATE
- To make a minty hot chocolate, add peppermint candy
- To make a Mexican hot chocolate, ass a dash of chili powder
- If you love cinnamon, I recommend adding a dash of cinnamon
- Don’t microwave or boil soy milk. Use medium heat in pan to warm soy milk to avoid a weird film.
CAN YOU HEAT UP SOYA MILK FOR HOT CHOCOLATE?
Yes, you can heat up soya milk for hot chocolate! In a small saucepan, heat soya milk over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent burning. If you boil soy milk on high, it will get a skin, so don’t boil soya milk too high. I wouldn’t recommend heating up in a microwave for this reason as well.
CAN VEGANS HAVE HOT CHOCOLATE?
Vegans can have hot chocolate but be careful of what’s inside your hot chocolate! There are many hot chocolate options that are accidentally vegan so check the ingredients label. However, the best hot chocolate for vegans is the fresh ones you make at home in 5 mins.
WHAT’S THE BEST MILK ALTERNATIVE FOR HOT CHOCOLATE?
The best milk alternative for hot chocolate is soy milk because it has a higher protein content which makes it more stable for heating up, compared to almond milk that has almost no protein. You can add whatever milk alternative for your hot chocolate, but best on testing recipes, soy milk is the best for hot chocolate.
ARE CHOCOLATE CHIPS VEGAN-FRIENDLY?
Look for semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips at your local grocery store or health foods store. Brands that have dairy-free chocolate chips are Trader Joe’s, Kirkland, Enjoy Life, and The Decadent from Presidents Choice.
LOOKING FOR MORE SWEET DAIRY-FREE RECIPES?
- Coconut Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
- 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fondue
Soy Milk Hot Chocolate [Dairy-Free]
- 1 cup soy milk
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Vegan marshmallows, optional
- In a small saucepan, heat soy milk over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent burning.
- Meanwhile, place chocolate into the microwave and heat for 30 seconds. Stir, and heat for another 30 seconds.
- Pour the hot milk into a blender, and add the melted chocolate and vanilla. Blend on high to combine.
- Pour into your favourite mug and top with marshmallows.
- Enjoy!
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Mickey says:
How can this be 0 carbs using the chocolate chips ? I’m looking for a soy milk hot chocolate , but also low carbohydrate. I would like to use powdered cocoa and Splenda, just wasn’t how soy flavor would be in hot chocolate. Can you help?