Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Looking for the perfect holiday drink? Try out this vegan peppermint hot chocolate to enjoy throughout the season.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups non-dairy milk

• 1 3.2-ounce quality non-dairy dark chocolate bar (chopped)

• 1-2 Tbsp raw sugar

• ⅛-¼ tsp quality peppermint extract

• Coconut whipped cream (optional topping)

• Crushed peppermint (optional topping)

Directions:

1. Add milk to a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until warm about 5 minutes. Don’t boil it, just get it hot enough to melt the chocolate.

2. Once hot, add the chocolate and sugar and whisk to melt. Do so vigorously to ensure everything gets combined.

3. Remove from heat and add peppermint extract, starting with only the lesser end of the range 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.

Serves: 2-4