Dairy-Free Crockpot Hot Chocolate
I love the set-it-and-forget-it nature of this crockpot hot chocolate recipe, which I adapted from Stephanie O’Dea. Our family enjoys it all winter long, but it is also a special feature on the menu for our kids’ winter birthday parties. When the crowd is big, we usually double the hot chocolate in a big crockpot.
I use soymilk powder in this crockpot hot chocolate because it is easiest to find and all of the kids like the taste. However, if you need soy-free, you can seek out rice milk powder. Brands like Better Than Milk and Growing Naturals are available. Unfortunately, coconut milk powder typically contains a small amount of casein (milk protein), so it isn’t usually dairy-free.
Of course you will want to keep a bowl full of marshmallows (regular or vegan) next to the slow cooker for serving, but for an extra touch of festivity, serve this crockpot hot chocolate with candy canes and/or cinnamon sticks for stirring.
This recipe is adapted from Stephanie O’Dea’s Peppermint Hot Chocolate.
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered soymilk, original flavor (can sub powdered rice milk for soy-free)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate syrup
- 7 cups water
Instructions
- Use a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Combine the dry ingredients in the stoneware and stir with a whisk.
- Add the chocolate syrup.
- Add water a cup at a time and stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the powdered ingredients are dissolved and the liquid is completely hot.
- Stir again with the whisk.
- Serve with marshmallows and/or candy canes.
- If guests serve themselves, keep the pot on low with the lid off, and provide a ladle.
http://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-crockpot-hot-chocolate
Tagged birthdays, egg--free, food allergy-friendly, gluten free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, winter
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RickiMarch 2, 2013 at 6:49 am
Looks incredible!
SarahMarch 2, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Yumm!! Where is the soy powder available? I’ve never heard of it before. Hopefully I can find some because this sounds deeelicious!!
Alisa FlemingMarch 3, 2013 at 6:55 am
Hi Sarah, links to various brands of soymilk powder and rice milk powder are in the post!
JoanneMarch 7, 2013 at 4:04 am
How rich and delicious does this look! Love that it’s made in a crockpot!