
Chai Hot Chocolate
10 min
Drink
10 ingredients or less
One-bowl / one-pot
Servings
Total
10 minPrep
3 minCook
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Ingredients
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1½ cups (360 mL)unsweetened soy milk†
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1 Tbsp (14 g)granulated sugar
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1 Tbsp (6 g)fresh ginger, sliced
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3cinnamon sticks
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6cardamom pods, cracked
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4whole cloves
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1 pinchcayenne pepper (optional)
Optional toppings
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chocolate shavings
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cinnamon stick
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vegan whipped cream
Directions
- Add all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk often to avoid scorching the plant milk and chocolate. Let it gently simmer for 3 minutes before removing it from the heat.
- Pour through a sieve and serve in your favourite mugs.
- Top with coconut whip if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- †Nutrition tip: aim to use plant-based milk that is fortified with calcium.
Storage
- Store in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Discussion & Rating
This was so delicious and comforting! Loved the taste of hot chocolate with those additional spices. I have a sore throat right now, and was craving something rich, warm and sweet to soothe my throat. I knew this site would have the answer.😃
I LOVE this chocolate!!!!
WOW! Talk about decadent - this hot chocolate is everything you could want in a mug. So rich, thick, creamy and infused with wonderful spices! Although it's takes some effort, it's totally worth it. Even better than the restaurant drink!
This was so delicious and easy to make. I don't think i will make hot chocolate any other way now! I didn't have any cardamon pods and it was still delicious.
Hey PUL team !
A big thank you for all the work you put into this and the quality of the content !
I was wondering if you think it is possible to turn this recipe into an instant mixte like the ones you did in your last videos ?
If I put some cinamon power (instead of the stick), ginger powder (instead of fresh) and ground caradmon ?
Let me know what you think !
Have a nice sunday !
By far, my most favorite hot chocolate recipe! Not only it's super tasty, but also soothes the throat and soul with such a warm hug <3 This kind of have ruined coffeeshop hot chocolates for me, as I always feel like "I can make better at home!"; but I'm not complaining. This recipe deserves it.
Loved your recipe. These spices are an intelligent addition.
Keep up the good work, Sadia!
Love this hot chocolate recipe, the spices elevated this drink to another level. I loved how it wasn't too sweet but still has that classic chocolate flavor.
Absolutely amazing! Didn’t know hot chocolate needed any improvements but this really makes it special and especially festive. Served it with desert and everyone preferred it to the dish! 100% a new winter/fall staple.
So decadent! I can’t wait to make this again. It really is like a warm hug!
Love this drink! Especially the coconut cream on top is delish!
This is my go to hot chocolate recipe! I usually leave out the cardamom, cloves, and cayenne for a more classic flavor, but both absolutely hit the spot!
Best drink I've ever put in my mouth. And my mom agreed. I've had regular hot chocolate before, but the spices in this recipe take it to a WHOLE NEW WORLD. SO glad I tried this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing, Sadia!
This is a favorite in winter time for my kids. It’s a tasty gateway to the world of spices for them.