Vegan Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Ready for some holiday cheer in a mug? Then you'll LOVE this vegan peppermint hot cocoa recipe. It is creamy and decadent and also naturally sweetened with dates. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked fo
- 2 dates (pitted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 drops peppermint essential oil (or 1/4 tsp peppermint extract)
optional
- vegan marshmallows
- coconut whipped cream
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Blend water and cashews in strong blender
- Add dates, vanilla, cocoa powder, peppermint oil and blend
optional
- top with marshmallows, whipped cream, and/or chocolate shavings
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Notes
This recipe can be made into a vegan hot chocolate by omitting the peppermint.
It can also be made into a "Mayan Hot Chocolate" by omitting peppermint and adding a pinch of cinnamon and cayenne.
