Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa
Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa blends silky soy milk with deep cocoa for a lush, chocolate-forward sip that’s balanced by gentle sweetness. Hints of cinnamon and a whisper of cayenne add warmth and nuance without overshadowing the chocolate. Serve this cozy mugful on chilly evenings or as a comforting finish to a casual dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine soy milk, sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- 2
Remove from heat and whisk until frothy.
- 3
Serve hot.
- Calories 264.35 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.53 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 37.32 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.59 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 146.2 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 6.39 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 26.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 597.76 mg Good Source 46%
- Iron 3.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 688.02 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 194.55 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 3.67 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Soy 🌱
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Creamy Dairy Free Vegan Hot Cocoa is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cocoa Powder, Ground Cinnamon, and Salt. Each serving provides about 264.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cocoa Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Soy Milk. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 264.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa healthy?
- Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Hot Cocoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 264.35 calories and 13.53 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.2 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Soy and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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