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    The Best Oat Milk Hot Chocolate (dairy-free & vegan)

    Modified: Apr 5, 2025 • Published: Dec 16, 2021 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    A mug filled with oat milk hot chocolate topped with whip cream

    This is the best oat milk hot chocolate! It's so rich and creamy and takes less than 5 minutes to make. This recipe is also dairy-free, vegan and refined sugar free. It's a hot and cozy drink that the whole family will love.

    A mug full of vegan hot chocolate topped with shaved dark chocolate.

    I am a huge chocolate lover and recipes like my gluten-free chocolate mug cake, dairy-free chocolate zucchini bread and orange chocolate overnight oats are some of my favourite, which is why I can't wait for you to try the delicious hot chocolate recipe I am sharing with you today.

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make oat milk hot chocolate:
    • Top tip:
    • How to serve:
    • Oat milk hot chocolate FAQs:
    • Other chocolate recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • The flavour! This hot chocolate is so rich and creamy with the most decadent dark chocolate taste.
    • This dairy-free hot chocolate is quick and easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare.
    • It's made with just 5 simple ingredients.
    • This warm drink is perfect to serve during cold weather months and during the holidays.  
    • This hot cocoa recipe is healthy compared to many other hot chocolate recipes because it's refined sugar free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

    If you love oat based recipes you will also love oat milk pancakes and snickers overnight oats.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    Ingredients for making hot chocolate in separate bowls including oat milk, cocoa powder, coconut sugar and dark chocolate.
    • Oat Milk – I recommend using unsweetened oat milk to make this hot chocolate.
    • Coconut Sugar – this is my favourite granulated sweetener because it is refined sugar free and has the most amazing flavour. If you don't have coconut sugar you could use brown sugar instead.
    • Cocoa Powder – raw cocoa powder is responsible for this hot cocoa's deep, rich flavour. You can also use raw cacao powder too. Be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder or unsweetened cacao powder.
    • Dark Chocolate – I use dairy free dark chocolate bars sweetened with coconut sugar to make this hot chocolate but you can use any type of dark chocolate that you like. Either vegan chocolate bars or vegan chocolate chips will work.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • If you like your hot chocolate to be a little sweeter: add a bit more coconut sugar.
    • If you don't have oat milk, you could use another dairy-free milk such as coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk or cashew milk for this recipe.
    • Instead of cocoa powder you can use cacao powder.
    • To keep this oat milk hot chocolate recipe vegan, be sure the chocolate you are using is dairy-free.
    • For a different flavour add a dash of ground cinnamon.
    • You could easily double or triple this recipe if you are serving a crowd.

    How to make oat milk hot chocolate:

    A pot with milk, chocolate pieces, coconut sugar and cocoa powder in it.

    Step 1

    Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan on the stovetop.

    A pot on the stovetop with hot chocolate being stirred in it.

    Step 2

    Heat on low heat and stir or whisk until all of the ingredients are well combined and smooth. This will only take a couple minutes. Then let it cool for 1-2 minutes, before serving.

    A mug with hot chocolate in it.

    Step 3

    Transfer the hot chocolate to mugs and enjoy!

    Top tip:

    Be sure to stir the hot cocoa frequently while heating it to break up any bits of cocoa powder so that it turns out perfectly smooth and creamy.

    How to serve:

    This oat milk hot cocoa is delicious as is, but you can make it even more indulgent by adding your favourite toppings such as coconut whipped cream, coconut cream, marshmallows or mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate, or a few chocolate chips.

    A mug full of hot chocolate with a hand on the mug.

    Oat milk hot chocolate FAQs:

    What is the best brand of store bought oat milk?

    There are many brands of oat milk on the market but my personal favourite, and the one I used for this hot chocolate is Elmhurst Milked Oats which is made from just oats, water, and salt and doesn't have contain artificial flavours, sweeteners or refined ingredients.

    Can you drink oat milk hot? 

    Absolutely! Oat milk tastes great when warmed and it's also great for making other warm drinks like hot chocolate, hot cocoa, tea, and coffee.

    Is this hot chocolate recipe paleo?

    No it is not as oats are not allowed on the paleo diet.

    Can I store this hot chocolate for later?

    This hot chocolate is best served right away, but if you do have any leftovers, store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days and then reheat it on the stovetop or in a microwave when you are ready to drink it.

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    • A stack of orange chocolate brownies, one with a bite out of it.
      The Best Chocolate Orange Brownies (gluten-free & paleo)
    • A slice of chocolate torte on a plate with a fork next to it.
      The Best No Bake Chocolate Avocado Torte
    • A stack of three pieces of vegan orange chocolate fudge.
      The Best Orange Chocolate Fudge (dairy-free & vegan)

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    Recipe

    vegan hot chocolate

    Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

    This oat milk hot chocolate recipe is so rich and creamy and really easy to make. It's also naturally dairy free and vegan.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Beverage, Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Pot or saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups oat milk
    • 3 tablespoon coconut sugar (or more if you like it sweeter)
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 ounce dark chocolate (chocolate bars or chocolate chips work)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a small pot or saucepan on low heat.
    • Heat until smooth, stirring frequently to break up the cocoa powder.
    • Then serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. If you like a sweeter hot chocolate, add an extra tablespoon of coconut sugar.
    2. If you are serving a crowd feel free to double or triple this recipe. 
    3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 5mg
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