Almond Hot Chocolate

‘Tis the season for curling up on the couch with a hot beverage. This Almond Hot Chocolate is one of my favorite hot chocolate recipes for chilly evenings.

 

Why You’ll Love This Almond Hot Chocolate Recipe

A dairy free hot chocolate that is both sweet and delicious- what’s not to love!

• Comforting and cozy – On a cold winter’s night, there’s nothing better than curling up with a hot mug of this creamy goodness.
• Only 3 ingredients – With milk, white chips and almond extract, you have all you need to make this favorite white chocolate recipe.
• A change from the norm – Instead of using milk or dark chocolate, this recipe uses white chocolate for a creamy and sweet twist.

Ingredients

You can easily find all of these almond hot chocolate ingredients at your local grocery store.

• Vanilla almond milk – This will be the base for our hot chocolate. You can also use unsweetened almond milk and just add a splash of vanilla extract.
• White chocolate chips – When melted into the milk, thee chips add flavor, sweetness and creaminess to the hot chocolate.
• Almond extract – This is optional, but it does ensure you can really taste that delicious almond flavor.
• Toppings – The topping choices are endless! Top your almond hot chocolate with sprinkles, shaved chocolate, a drizzle of peanut butter, mini marshmallows, chopped almonds, whipped cream or even coconut flakes.
• Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks – You can make your own peppermint hot chocolate stir sticks, or cinnamon sticks are a great option too.

Variations

There are plenty of ways to make this almond hot chocolate your own. Here are a few suggestions.

• Milk – You can always swap the almond milk for another plant-based milk. Try using soy milk, oat milk or coconut milk to keep it dairy-free.
• Sweetener – Although white chocolate itself is quite sweet, if you’d like to take the sweetness up a notch, try adding a dash of maple syrup.
• Extracts – In addition to the almond extract, you could add vanilla or peppermint extract to add even more flavor.
• Chocolate – To make this more of a traditional hot cocoa recipe, you could mix in unsweetened cocoa powder or chopped chocolate for that traditional chocolate flavor.

How to Make Almond Hot Chocolate

Making your new favorite winter drink is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Heat milk. Pour milk in a heavy bottom saucepan and heat over medium heat.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce to low heat and whisk in white chocolate chips and almond extract, stirring until completely melted.
3. Add to cups. Remove from heat and ladle the mixture into cups.
4. Garnish. Garnish with toppings of choice and hot chocolate stir sticks.

Storage and Freezing

How to Store Almond Hot Chocolate

You can sore any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can reheat in the microwave or simmer in a small saucepan on the stove.

Can I Freeze Almond Hot Chocolate?

Homemade hot chocolate can also be frozen in individual freezer bags and thawed for a quick mug.

More Holiday Favorites

The holidays are always filled with classic treats. Here are some of our favorites that we know you’ll love too.

• Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
• Almond Pound Cake
• Old Fashioned Tea Cakes