Description
Make this spiked hot chocolate recipe in the slow cooker for a hands-off drink perfect for the fall and winter seasons! Dairy-free & Mocktail option, too!
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 1/2 cups canned coconut cream or canned coconut milk
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar, chopped
- 4 ounces dark baking chocolate bar or semi sweet baking chocolate (dairy free if needed), chopped
- 1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon chili powder (see notes)
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup maple syrup or to taste (see notes)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup tequila gold and chocolate liquor, optional (see notes)
- Toasted marshmallows- vegan marshmallows or homemade marshmallows
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, whisk together all ingredients except the tequila, chocolate liqueur, and toppings until combined.
- Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, stirring often. After 1 hour, remove the cinnamon sticks, stir, then cook on LOW for another 1 to 2 hours, or until the chocolate melts completely.
- Stir in the optional tequila and chocolate liqueur, then turn the slow cooker down to WARM.
- Serve cups of hot chocolate with toasted vegan marshmallows on top.
Notes
Flavor Tips – For additional spiciness, substitute chili powder for a 50-50 blend of chili powder and cayenne pepper.
Adding Liquor – Tequila gold works best if using this as a cocktail option. It has a smoother taste that complements the chocolate and spices. Add a pinch of sea salt before serving. If you’re also adding Chocolate Liquor, keep in mind that chocolate liqueurs like Godiva or Mozart are fairly sweet, so adjust the sugar or sweetener in accordingly. Stir the liqueur in at the end of cooking for the best flavor.
- Add 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of chocolate liqueur for a subtle kick. Add 3/4 cup (6 ounces) for a balanced richness and boozy warmth.
Substitute Tips – When substituting chocolate chips for the baking chocolate bars, stir the hot chocolate often to prevent it from burning. Baking chocolate bars, diced into pieces, work best. Maple syrup may be replaced with agave or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: drink
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 14.2 g
- Sodium: 133.8 mg
- Fat: 16.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.8 g
- Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
