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    Dec 18, 2018 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Tags: dairy free, gluten free, grain free, nut free, paleo, primal, sugar free

    Chai Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free, Paleo)

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    Let's get COZY with a warm mug of dairy free Chai Hot Chocolate!

    Entirely homemade, this warming cup of dark chocolate and warm chai spices glams up your usual winter night in.

    Mugs of dairy free chai hot chocolate styled with spices | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Easy hot chocolate with chai spices

    Until I actually made homemade hot chocolate, I had no idea what I was missing.

    I grew up in a family that leaned on pre-made whenever possible. We bought the big tubs of hot chocolate mix and rolled with that.

    • Mugs of dairy free chai hot chocolate on a vintage tray styled with spices | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
    • Woman smiling and holding a mug of dairy free chai hot chocolate | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    But as I get older, I find that most things are better when they're homemade. Hot chocolate included.

    And when you're in the heart of winter in the frozen tundra that's North Dakota, you want to HYGGE THE SHIT out of every single day. That's how we survive out here... it's not apathy or complacency. It's death-gripping anything that hints of comfort and warmth when the temperatures outside dip below zero.

    Mugs of dairy free chai hot chocolate styled with spices | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    How to make homemade hot chocolate

    Homemade chai hot chocolate is pretty simple, if we're being honest. (And I always strive to be.)

    Here's the basics of what you need:

    • Good quality solid chocolate (usually found in the baking aisle)
    • Milk (dairy free works just fine)
    • Sweetener
    Person adding coconut whipped cream to mugs of dairy free chai hot chocolate | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Yeah, the basics are — you guessed it — basic.

    But the thing that usually scares people away is the preparation. See, with homemade hot chocolate, the name of the game is low and slow. 

    Mugs of dairy free chai hot chocolate styled with spices | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    To make a truly smooth and rich hot chocolate, you have to chop up the chocolate and let it completely melt in the milk over low heat. No boiling or anything like that. Yes, it takes a while... But as I usually say about these things, it's worth the wait.

    More winter recipes

    • Paleo Maca Hot Chocolate
    • Paleo Tahini Matcha Latte
    • Dairy Free Peanut Butter and Honey Latte
    • Paleo Ginger Masala Chai Latte
    Mugs of dairy free chai hot chocolate styled with spices | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
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    Dairy Free Chai Hot Chocolate

    • Author: Chelsea at DoYouEvenPaleo.net
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 cups 1x
    • Category: Beverages
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
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    Creamy, dark hot chocolate with chai spices? I can't think of a better way to keep warm in the winter!


    Ingredients

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    • 1.5 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 3 cups cashew milk (or dairy free milk of your choice)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 tablespoons raw honey, plus more to taste

    Instructions

    1. In a small saucepan, mix the chocolate, cocoa powder, and 1 cup of cashew milk over low heat. Stir continuously for about 10 minutes or until the chocolate has completely melted.
    2. Add the remaining milk, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves, and sea salt. Stir and allow to heat all the way through.
    3. Stir in honey. Taste and add more honey as desired. Pour into two mugs and top with marshmallows or coconut whipped cream.

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    More Cold Weather Beverage Recipes

    • Tahini Matcha Latte
    • Dairy Free Peanut Butter & Honey Latte
    • Maca Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)
    • Ginger Masala Chai Latte

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