Dairy Free Crockpot Hot Chocolate

This is the best dairy free hot chocolate recipe out there AND made in the crockpot! Perfect for a party or when the kids are in and out of the snow all day! This recipe can also be made low carb and keto!

The Best Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Recipe

This hot chocolate is SO rich, creamy, and delicious no one would ever guess it’s dairy free! This is a French-style hot chocolate, so it’s a bit thicker than what you may be used to. It’s more like a dessert than a drink, really. You can sip from a cup or even eat it with a spoon! I feel like it’s just like ice cream, but warm, if that makes sense!

If you like a thinner hot chocolate, feel free to cut the amount of chocolate in the recipe in half and add more cocoa powder. Or you can even leave out the coconut milk!

Easy Dairy Free Hot Chocolate in the Crockpot

The best thing about this hot chocolate is that since it’s made in the Crockpot, you just dump everything in, whisk it up, then set it on high and forget about it! When you come back in about 1.5 hours all it needs is a quick stir and you’re ready to serve! After that you can set it to warm and it’s all ready for a party or family gathering and everyone can serve themselves! I love that!

Dairy Free Keto Hot Chocolate Option

This recipe is not only dairy free, but also gluten free, paleo, and can be made keto! For keto all you need to do is replace the maple syrup with Lakanto maple flavored syrup and make sure to check the sugar content on the chocolate bars you use.

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Dairy Free Crockpot Hot Chocolate

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Paleo
• Vegetarian or Vegan

5 from 3 votes

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This crockpot hot chocolate is so rich, creamy, and delicious. No one would ever guess it's dairy free and paleo! And since it's made in the crockpot it's super easy. Just dump everything in a set to high and you're good to go! In about an hour and a half you'll have delicious, decadent hot chocolate for the family or a party! 

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 15 servings

Ingredients 

• 2 cups 300g whole raw cashews (soaked overnight or at least 10 hours)
• 8 cups water divided
• 1 can 13.66oz/403mL full fat coconut milk
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 7 oz 200g dairy free dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup 30g cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (sub Lakanto maple flavored syrup for keto

Instructions

• Make cashew milk. Drain and rinse cashews in cold water. Add 2 cups soaked cashews and 4 cups fresh water to high-powered blender (I use a Vitamix). Blend for 2 minutes on high or until completely smooth. 
• Add all ingredients to a slow cooker: cashew milk, 4 cups fresh water, 1 can coconut milk, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 7oz chopped chocolate, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 3/4 cup maple syrup. Whisk to combine.
• Cook on high for about 1.5 hours or until heated through.
• Taste and adjust to your liking! Add more hot water to thin if needed. Add more or less maple syrup to get the right sweetness for you. I think this recipe is great with just 1/2 cup maple syrup, but it can be a little bitter. I like that though! 
• Serve. Blend with an immersion blender if you want to break up any of the chocolate pieces. Or just serve as-is! That's what I do! Top with dairy free whipped cream or marshmallows. Enjoy!
• Store any extra in glass jars in the refrigerator. Reheat in the crockpot, in a pot on the stovetop, or even right in the jar (just put water in a pot, place the jar in, and bring to a simmer). The leftovers should be good for about 1 week. 

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Notes

Check the sugar content on the dairy free chocolate you choose if you're making this keto. Most dairy free dark chocolate is low in sugar, so even using 2 bars of regular dark chocolate in this recipe should be okay for keto. Just check the label to make sure! You can also use Lily's chocolate for keto.

Category:

• American
• Beverages & Smoothies
• Christmas
• Dairy-Free
• Fall
• Family Friendly
• French
• Gluten-Free
• Halloween
• New Year's
• Paleo
• Party Food
• Slow Cooker
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Vegetarian or Vegan
• Winter

Author: Kit

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