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Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

Published: Oct 17, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 10 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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A super thick and luxurious vegan hot chocolate made with oat milk. This Oat Milk Hot Chocolate tastes so indulgent, and it's also really simple to make with just 5 ingredients. Ready in just 6 minutes, it's a warming hot drink for a cold day, and dairy free too.

Hot chocolate in a glass mug topped with whipped cream.

If you are looking for a vegan hot chocolate with plenty of flavour, then this oat milk hot chocolate is it. Make with our homemade oat milk (or your favourite store bought), some cocoa, chocolate, liquid sweetener and vanilla, it couldn't be easier. A delicious vegan indulgent treat.

There is no better way to end your day than with a creamy hot chocolate. If you are looking for some other hot chocolate recipes, then why not try our Microwave Hot Chocolate, Easy Hot Chocolate Spoons, Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate, Baileys Hot Chocolate or Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate - Step by Step
  • What to Serve with Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You Will Love It

  • Vegan - We used a plant based milk, vegan dark chocolate and maple syrup to sweeten it, to keep this a vegan hot chocolate.
  • Indulgent - Sometimes people think that vegan recipes can't be indulgent, but this really is. It's so thick and luxurious. A proper cafe type hot chocolate.
  • Adaptable - We have kept this recipe simple, but there are a few different ways that you can adapt the flavour. More on that below.
  • Minimal ingredients - You don't need any fancy ingredients to make this oat milk hot chocolate. Just 5 simple ingredients and you have the most incredible warming drink.
  • Quick - This hot chocolate with oat milk takes just 5 minutes to make.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Oat milk - We used our Homemade Oat Milk, which is SO easy to make, not to mention cheaper. However, you could use your favourite store bought oat milk if you prefer. You can use another milk alternative like almond milk too.
  • Cocoa powder - You need unsweetened cocoa powder, not hot chocolate mix.
  • Maple syrup - This is how we added extra sweetness, and still kept it vegan. If you didn't want it vegan, then you could use honey instead.
  • Vanilla - Make sure it is vanilla extract, not essence (which has a chemical flavour).
  • Vegan chocolate - This is where the indulgent chocolate flavour comes from. We used a 75% dark vegan chocolate.

Variations

We kept this recipe simple and just let the flavour of the chocolate and oat milk shine through. However, there are a couple of ways that you can flavour this oat milk hot chocolate so that it is different every time.

For a spicy kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne. Although this definitely isn't for everyone. You could also swap the vanilla extract for mint or orange extract or just use your favourite chocolate syrup.

For some extra warmth, you could add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger, or even a mixture of all three. That gives it a real cozy vibe.

How to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate - Step by Step

A saucepan full of oat milk and cocoa powder.
  1. Step 1: Put the oat milk in a pan and add the cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla.
Milk and cocoa powder heating on a hob.
  1. Step 2: Heat over a low heat, whisking continuously.
Vanilla, maple syrup and chocolate added to the pan.
  1. Step 3: Add the vegan chocolate.
Hot chocolate in a pan.
  1. Step 4: Continue heating until the chocolate has melted, about 2 minutes.

What to Serve with Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

To make this a super indulgent hot chocolate with oat milk, we topped topped ours with vegan squirty creamy and mini vegan marshmallows. If you wanted to make your own vegan whipped cream, you could top it with coconut whipped cream. A drizzle of caramel sauce on top is also really good.

We don't think this needs any served with it, as it is pretty indulgent as it is. However, you could serve it with a vegan version of our Chocolate Flapjacks.

Whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top of some hot chocolate.

Extra Tips

  • For a little kick of heat, you could add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chocolate oat milk.
  • You can use another milk alternative like almond milk too, but it doesn't have the same kind of creaminess. You could use coconut milk instead, which would have the creaminess but it would totally change the flavour.
  • Don't let the oat milk boil. You will need to cook it on low.
  • If you are in a rush, you can cook this in the microwave.
  • To make this a really frothy hot chocolate, use a milk frother.
  • You can use a granulated sweetener instead of liquid sweetener if you prefer.
A pair of hands holding a mug of cream topped hot chocolate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make this vegan hot chocolate sweeter?

We think the sweetness in this is perfect, but that comes down to preference. To make it sweeter, or even to reduce the sweetness, just adjust the amount of maple syrup used.

How to store leftover oat milk hot chocolate

It is best to drink this straight away. However, if you do have leftovers then they can be stored in an air tight container until the next day and then you can just heat it through.

Can I use a different milk?

Yes, you can use another plant based milk like soya or almond milk, but they won't have the same creaminess. Coconut milk will give the same creaminess and keep it vegan, but it will change the flavour.

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Recipe

A glass mug full of oat milk hot chocolate topped with cream.

Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

By: Dannii Martin
This Oat Milk Hot Chocolate tastes so indulgent, and it's also really simple to make with just 5 ingredients and ready in only 6 minutes.
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Gluten Free
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Low Fat
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Vegan
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British
Prep: 1 minute min
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 6 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 500 ml (2 cups) Oat milk
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • 30 g (1 oz) Chocolate - vegan; dark; broken into pieces

Instructions

  • Put 500 ml Oat milk into a pan and add 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder, 2 tablespoon Maple syrup and 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract.
  • Heat over a low heat, whisking continuously.
  • Add the 30 g Chocolate.
  • Continue heating until the chocolate has melted, about 2 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • For a little kick of heat, you could add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chocolate oat milk.
  • You can use another milk alternative like almond milk too, but it doesn't have the same kind of creaminess. You could use coconut milk instead, which would have the creaminess but it would totally change the flavour.
  • Don't let the oat milk boil. You will need to cook it on low.
  • If you are in a rush, you can cook this in the microwave.
  • To make this a really frothy hot chocolate, use a milk frother.
  • You can use a granulated sweetener instead of liquid sweetener if you prefer.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Saif says

    October 21, 2022 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    This Milk Hot Chocolate is perfect for cold weather. Looks amazing.

    Reply
  2. Katherine says

    October 21, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Oat milk is so lovey, rich and creamy in this hot chocolate!

    Reply
  3. Aimee Mars says

    October 21, 2022 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    Okay, this does look super luxurious and delicious! My kids are off from school today so this is going to be a treat for them later.

    Reply
  4. Ieva says

    October 21, 2022 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    Even though I don't enjoy oat milk in coffee, I must say it works so well in hot chocolate! Loved it - the real chocolate in this drink really takes it over the top! Decadence at its best :)

    Reply
  5. Tavo says

    October 21, 2022 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    I loved that the oat mil made the hot chocolate super creamy! So good!

    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    October 20, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yummy! Love this homemade hot cocoa with oat milk. Will be making this all season long.

    Reply
  7. Gloria says

    October 20, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    Although I am not vegan, oat milk is so delicious. Especially when you get the barista version. This hot chocolate is perfect for a chilly fall day.

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    October 20, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    Love this dairy free version! I recently had to go dairy free for my auto immune disease, and with this recipe, I don't even miss the dairy version

    Reply
  9. Janessa says

    October 20, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    This hot chocolate is perfect for the cooler weather and I love that it is naturally sweetened!

    Reply
  10. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 20, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    This hot chocolate looks so creamy and perfect for the weather at the moment. It's really good to know how the different milks work in this recipe too.

    Reply
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