Vegan Hot Chocolate

Oh, who doesn't like the fall. Pretty leaves, football, cooler temperatures and anticipation of three great holidays over the next three months. I love it. My kitchen works the hardest it does all year over the next three months.

And who doesn't like hot chocolate to warm up. kids love it. And so do I. But I like the real kind with milk and chocolate- no cocoa powder and no mixes! yech!

Here's a vegan version:


Makes 1 serving

1 C Soy milk (or your fave non-dairy milk-I like vanilla soy)
2 1/2 T vegan chocolate chips

Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Its done when its nice and steamy and all the chocolate is melted.

I've got a couple variations I'm working on and will post later.

Frozen Coffee Drinks, Anyone?

Here is a fun treat I like to make for myself. They are like what you'd get at Mickey D's or Starbucks, without all the empty calories and the 60 cent surcharge Starbucks tacks on for the soy milk :{

8-10 coffee ice cubes
1/2 C soy milk
2 T sugar free chocolate syrup or other sweetener of your choice (optional)

Give it a whirl in your blender until the large cubes are completely blended. It should have the texture of a slurry. Adjust sweetness to taste.

I hope you like it!