☕️ What Makes This Recipe So Good
A festive twist on our paleo hot chocolate, this recipe adds a touch of peppermint extract for the perfect minty flavor. That, combined with rich dark chocolate and thick, creamy coconut milk makes this quite possibly the best dairy-free peppermint hot chocolate you’ll ever make. The process is super quick and easy. Just add everything to a saucepan and whisk over medium heat until combined and velvety smooth! It takes maybe 15 minutes tops (and honestly, more like 5). A dollop of dairy-free whipped cream really puts a mug of paleo peppermint hot chocolate over the top. It’s totally optional, of course, but it’s one of those small things that makes this hot cocoa feel even more like a traditional hot cocoa. I included my “recipe” (really, it’s so simple I can’t even call it that) for easy whipped coconut cream below!
👩🏼🍳 Chef’s Tips
If you don’t enjoy a strong peppermint taste, start out using just ⅛-¼ teaspoon of the peppermint extract. Taste the hot chocolate and add more peppermint only if you feel like it’s needed. You can always add more but you can’t take it back out if it’s too much! I love a sprinkle of crushed candy cane on top of my peppermint hot chocolate. Unfortunately, most candy canes aren’t paleo-friendly. If you’re not super strict, though, there are some versions that might work for you! YumEarth brand organic candy canes are free from dairy and artificial dyes, vegan, kosher, allergy-friendly, and made with organic cane sugar. Not technically paleo, but a good option if you can use them! Be sure to use unsweetened, full-fat, canned coconut milk for your paleo hot chocolate. Carton coconut milk won’t give you the same consistency and creaminess, and sweetened coconut milk will make your hot chocolate too sweet. Plus, their ingredients may not be paleo-friendly, so.
🍫 Other Paleo & Dairy-Free Treats You’ll Love
Paleo Pecan Pie Turtle Bars Recipe (Paleo, Vegan) Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bars Rich & Fudgy Dairy-Free Brownies Paleo Gluten-Free Crinkle Cookies (Peppermint Chocolate) Vegan Coconut Cream Pie (Dairy Free) Perfect Paleo Brownies (Fudgy, Crackly Top, Gluten Free) Paleo Cranberry Orange Pound Cake Instant Pot Caramel Sauce (Vegan, Paleo, Dairy Free)
