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Love chocolate
But I enjoy chocolate! What’s a dessert without chocolate in it? Don’t you agree? The thing is, I can’t have anything hot and because of that, I have to wait for it to cool down to enjoy it. That’s precisely why I am not a soup person too! I enjoy cold drinks over hot ones. This is why I enjoy my hot chocolate, cold and KR thinks I am crazy for doing that! I have used raspberries mainly in drinks like Chocolate Avocado Smoothie, Raspberry Mango Sunrise Smoothie, and Peach Raspberry Smoothie so far but never in a dessert. Wait, unless we count Raspberry Dates Coconut Balls as a dessert! So I thought this Valentine’s day is the perfect occasion to try out a new drink recipe with these two ingredients and serve it along with Breadcrumbs Pasta Salad.
Different than the regular hot chocolate recipeHas a unique raspberry chocolate combo flavorIs veganSuper quick and easy to makePut that chocolate box you get as gifts during Valentine’s day or the holidays to good use (Remember Ferrero Rocher Cookies?)You can also ask your little ones to help you make this drink
Sweetener - You can use white sugar, jaggery powder, brown or cane sugar. Chocolate - I have used dark chocolate in this recipe. But you can also use white or milk chocolate. Milk - Any non-dairy milk will work here. I used almond milk. Cream - Can use store-bought or homemade vegan heavy cream. Rose extract and red food color for flavor and color.
Top it with toasted marshmallows and enjoy it as a cozy winter drink. Put whipped cream and sprinkles on top.Garnish with dried rose petals and raspberries.
The deep pink color of this drink makes it appetizing and ideal for Valentine’s day. However, this Hot Chocolate with marshmallows is not just for couples, it can be made for the whole family. In fact, kids will love this vegan hot cocoa. I would say, why not make this for your Galentine’s dinner? It’s the perfect warm chocolate raspberry drink to enjoy with your girlfriends! I also make this vegan hot chocolate on days I am feeling low or need a pick-me-up while I just laze on my couch watching TV! It’s ideal for days like these! Some even like to pair it with crunchy seed crackers with salty cheese on top. If you are looking for some sweet option, then anything mint flavored works. You can also try tart cherries, dried cranberries, candied fruits, or sour citrus fruits like oranges, kumquats, and tangerines. But frankly speaking, I don’t need anything with this vegan hot chocolate! It’s perfect as is! This recipe can be made using regular milk and cream as well. You can also skip adding milk and make vegan hot chocolate in water. However, you will lose the creamy feel and flavor. Use chocolate chips, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate to make this drink. In fact, you can even use the chocolates you get as gifts during Valentine’s day or the holidays! Adding food color is purely optional. You can use store-bought food colors or use natural food colors. While this is the kid-friendly version, for grownups, mix a little warm brandy or tequila, and you’ve got the perfect holiday drink. Other unique ways to liven up hot chocolate include adding coffee, spices, and extracts. Try them.Â
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