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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Hot Cocoa Balls

    Vegan Hot Cocoa Balls

    Published: Dec 11, 2017 · Modified: Apr 26, 2021 by Amanda Wilens · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    hot cocoa balls and hot cocoa

    Hot cocoa is just about the best thing about the winter. Like I love the holidays and those lights, but as soon as that's over winter is pretty miserable. But hot chocolate...that stays with us all winter.

    So this recipe is vegan and rich and delicious. I really struggle drinking hot milk, so this vegan friendly option is the perfect solution. My favorite is to use soy or oat milk. Make these balls, drop one in the pot with hot milk or milk alternative. Heat until it dissolves, pout into a mug and enjoy. Also, Trader Joe's now has vegan mini marshmallows. Yay!

    Once you've made the cocoa balls, you can bag them with cute marshmallows, stir sticks and gift them!

    Also, if you want to make this into a large batch, melt the chocolate and coconut cream together, then add the other ingredients

    A good quality chocolate is key here. One of my favorite vegan chocolate chips comes from the brand Guittard.

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    hot cocoa balls

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs of vegan dark chocolate, chopped into small chunks
    • ½ cup coconut cream
    • pinch of salt
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder or powdered sugar with peppermint
    • 8-12 oz of milk or milk alternative

    How to make Vegan Hot Cocoa Balls

    1. In a large pot heat chocolate with coconut cream on a low heat. Stir until completely melted.
    2. Add salt, vanilla, and sugar. Stir.
    3. Pour chocolate into a glass tupperware. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    4. Using a cookie scoop, scoop about 16 balls. Toss in either cocoa powder or powdered sugar with peppermint pieces.
    5. Bag up to gift with a cute marshmallow or peppermint stick. Or place milk alternative in a small pot with 1 chocolate ball. Heat and stir. Enjoy.
    hot cocoa with a snowflake marshmallow
    hot cocoa being held in a woman's hands

    Other Warm Drinks to Try

    • Chai Concentrate
    • Hot Chocolate and Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Spiced Pear Mulled Wine

    Love this Recipe?

    Did you make this recipe and just love it? Awesome! If you have a quick minute and could leave a star rating and comment below, I would appreciate the support and knowing your feedback! And if you’re over on Instagram, be sure to tag me in your photos! 

    hot cocoa balls and hot cocoa

    Vegan Hot Cocoa Balls

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 balls
    Author: Amanda Wilens

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs vegan dark chocolate chopped into small chunks
    • ½ cup coconut cream
    • pinch salt
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 8-12 oz milk alternative

    Instructions

    • In a large pot heat chocolate with coconut cream on a low heat. Stir until completely melted.
    • Add salt, vanilla, and sugar. Stir.
    • Pour chocolate into a glass tupperware. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Using a cookie scoop, scoop about 16 balls. Toss in either cocoa powder or powdered sugar with peppermint pieces.
    • Bag up to gift. Or place milk alternative in a small pot with 1 chocolate ball. Heat and stir. Enjoy.

    Notes

    - Vegan: You can make a non-vegan version by using animal milk.
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