5-Minute Vegan Hot Chocolate with Almond Milk

Name: 5-Minute Vegan Hot Chocolate with Almond Milk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 2-3 tbsp maple syrup

Try this vegan hot chocolate made with cocoa powder, cinnamon, maple syrup and almond milk. An ultra chocolately, creamy and decadent. Enjoy year round, and top with vegan whipped cream for an extra creamy treat.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

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Dec 12, 2017 (Last updated Jun 18, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

This hot chocolate is made using cocoa powder combined with cinnamon, maple syrup and almond milk. Warmed on the stove top, it’s a simple and easy recipe for cozy and delightful vegan hot chocolate that’s ready in 5 minutes.

Enjoy this easy vegan hot chocolate for the holidays or during the colder winter months. It’s a recipe that both my adult friends and my kids adore!

So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe so that you can enjoy it pronto!

The flavour combos of this steaming cup of cocoa will have you feeling festive in minutes. I’ve topped mine with a swirl of whipped cream, because tis the season!

But alas this hot chocolate recipe is a must try as we count down the days to Christmas, by a delightful fireplace or not, nothing will warm us up sooner than this steaming cuppa.

Happy holidays!