Peppermint Hot Chocolate is easy to make, and far better than the instant hot chocolate that comes in a package, which is loaded with sugar and definitely not dairy free. Additionally, I find this soothing and healthy beverage to be a great substitute for all of the peppermint candy floating around this time of year.
I make this dairy free hot chocolate with coconut milk, and thankfully, it does not contain a coconut-ish flavor; it is a rich and chocolatey hot beverage. Use a high quality organic chocolate for a healthier and tastier result.
This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is easy to make and full of nutritious ingredients –just don’t tell your children!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- ¼ cup full fat coconut milk
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 peppermint tea bags
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring coconut milk, water, and peppermint tea to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
- Remove from heat and remove tea bags
- Stir in chocolate chips and honey, mixing until melted
- Pour into mugs
- Serve
Equipment
Dark chocolate is a great treat during the holidays when we are inundated with sugary, unhealthy desserts.
Chocolate is a functional food that is both low on the glycemic index and full of powerful antioxidants. The heart healthy flavonoids in dark chocolate lower blood pressure and decrease blood clotting. It is also thought that dark chocolate fights cardiovascular disease, as well as premature aging and cancer.
Go ahead and get yourself some chocolate, and let us know what your favorite dark chocolate recipe is.
Jane says
Love this idea with the tea bags as well. Just a question on the dark chocolate, is there one that is dairy free?
Trish says
Just shared this on facebook. Love this idea. Thanks so much!
MaryBeth says
It’s snowing today in Sedona, so hot chocolate sounds especially yummy. I like the idea of the tea bags and coconut milk. I have some cinnamon-cardamon tea bags that might be fun to play with! Thanks, Elana.
Irene says
peppermint tea bags, brilliant! I can’t wait to try this later, I have everything on hand.
elaina says
I think I will use peppermint stevia in addition to the peppermint tea. I do love the peppermint hot cocoa and will definitely try as soon as I find a great peppermint tea.
yummers!!!
Mia says
I never would have thought of using a peppermint tea bag to make peppermint hot chocolate. Thank you! I look forward to giving it a try.
Wanda says
Sounds delicious…
gluten free gift says
While everyone else seems to have technical comments… I wanted to share that I thought that green glass month conveyed peppermint beautifully!
I too like to think of dark chocolate as a health supplement… and typically buy the ones with 85% or higher cocoa content. Guilt free indulgence!
Cassidy @ Cooking Gluten (& Dairy) Free says
This looks delicious! I’ve never had peppermint hot chocolate… I think it’s time :)
Angela says
Love Hot Chocolate – This will be great to try with a bit of stevia.
It will also work well with the Healthy Christmas Cookie Swap. Join in at
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Enjoy Christmas cookies this year that taste great and are good for you and your family. Organic, gluten free & sugar free – the perfect combination for a holly, jolly Christmas!
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