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Chai Hot Chocolate
10 min
Drink
One-bowl / one-pot
10 ingredients or less
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 (8 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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cinnamon stick
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chocolate shavings
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vegan whipped cream
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring throughout to avoid burning.
- When hot, pour through a sieve and serve in your favourite mugs.
- Top with whipped cream 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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Delicious and comforting !
Love the kick from the chili and ginger 🌶
The most delicious thing I have ever tasted!
I cannot express how much I like this hot chocolate! This is by far the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had! I love to make this when I’m feeling sick or on a cold day.
It’s been well over a year since I’ve introduced this recipe into my home, and I can’t get enough of it. Thank you Pick up limes 💚
Always a wonderfully comforting and warming drink <3
It came out great! I had to add a tsp of extra sugar, but it was great.
I just tried... All the family loves this recipe
So good!!! It's amazing 😍
So delicious, the texture is so creamy 😍
Best hot chocolate I ever had 😍.
Creamy and very chocolaty, absolutely delicious when paired with raspberries
My favorite hot chocolate recipe! I remember I made it a couple of years ago for me and my friends following the blogs' instructions. I made it again now and it is as good as I remember it!
I've adored this recipe for the longest time and it's a firm winter favourite. Today I took the ingredients from the recipe and made it into an oatmeal bowl topped with banana coins, granola, coconut yogurt and almond butter. It was very good!
If I want to add coffee to this or make this caffeinated, what could I do?
So so tasty!! One of my go to drinks when feeling like something cosy and warm.
Amazing spice blend!
It's a symphony in my mouth. Just love it !!!!
I loooooove this recipe!! It's such a nice blend and very cozy. I made a. whole pot for my family and friends and they absolutely loved it!!! I could say it's legendary.
Wow, this is absolutely delicious. Thank you!
One of my all time favorite winter evening beverages!
Love it so much, this was inspiring! I am just a beginner here at PUL, but already think your recipes should be sent into space as proof of the intelligence and awesomeness of our civilization!
What percentage of cocoa does the dark chocolate bar you use contain?
I don't know how to say,but PICK UP LIMES is my most favorite yt channel. I love it so so much. 😍 and
The most delicious hot chocolate I’ve ever made 😊 thank you for this recipe ❤️
It’s Neo, all the way from South Africa.
My mom and I tried your chai hot chocolate and my dad loved it so much he kept asking for more. I love this recipe so much. Love Kira.
Tried it and it tasted amazing
I am hoping to make this for a party so I want to make 20 servings....when I use the calculator in the recipe it seems like A LOT of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, etc......is this right or do I scale down on them??
A true hug in a mug! This has been our go-to warm treat for fall and winter. It’s just so so lovely!
Love this recipe sooo much!!! Never loved a hot chocolate made at home this much!!! Don’t think I can enjoy even cafe hot chocolate after having this!! Thank you so much!!
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.