Food Allergy Hot Chocolate

Food Allergy Hot Chocolate that tastes like European chocolate in a mug! Yup, it’s that good. And did I mention this gooey hot chocolate is super quick to make, only a few ingredients and good for those with food allergies? As always, if you are allergic to any of these ingredients, simply substitute out for your safe foods. So, let’s get this party started!

Travel and Food – A Love Match

Years ago, I tried the famous hot chocolate at Cafe Angelina, in Paris. Yummy!!

Since then, I have become a hot chocolate connoisseur. Soon, you will be too! Always have extra ingredients on hand because this is a recipe you will make over and over again. While this creamy concoction is rich, it is not overly sweet. Even more important is to use really good chocolate. Either bittersweet baking bar (at least 70% Cacao) or food allergy-friendly chocolate chips. Just whisk a little longer as chocolate chips usually have stabilizers in them.

Then, add in any extra ingredients you like. Especially love a tablespoon of Bailey’s Irish Cream or Grand Marnier (over 21/legal drinking age). But also fantastic is a sprinkling of cinnamon, grated espresso beans or even a pinch of crushed red pepper (make sure to stir in hot chocolate well).

Absolutely scrumptious apres-ski/snowboarding, sledding or even after shoveling snow. In fact, this is a perfect recipe to make with your kids on a snowy day! With supervision, of course.

If you are a true chocoholic (not mentioning anyone by name…), you could have this food allergy hot chocolate with a slice of our Award-Winning Chocolate Cake! (I am working on re-vamping this to be more Food-Allergy friendly.)

Allergy Friendly Hot Chocolate = Inclusion

Also, a really versatile drink. You can have with whipped cream, dairy-free topping or even coconut whipped cream. So many ways to make this food allergy hot chocolate safe for you and your family. And ingredients that are really easy to take with you on a car trip or make in a vacation rental! No special equipment necessary.

As a food allergy Mom, I am always looking for recipes that are inclusive to those with food allergies. Know all too well what it feels like to tell a child, “Sorry, you can’t have that.” So, here is a customizable, extremely delicious food allergy-friendly hot chocolate recipe that so many people can have safely!

Enjoy! 🙂

If you made this recipe, please leave us a comment. We would LOVE to know your version! Or post on social media and tag @aneasyjourney 🙂

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Food Allergy Hot Chocolate

European hot chocolate recipe geared towards people with food allergies. Few ingredients, ready in minutes. Super delicious!

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time4 minutes mins

Total Time6 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: Drinks, easy

Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

• 2 cups Milk or Dairy-free equivalent Almond milk, Coconut milk, OATLY oat milk, Hemp milk, Banana milk...
• 1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
• 8 ounces Bittersweet (70% or more) Chocolate, chopped Can use Allergy-friendly Chocolate Chips

Toppings

• 1 tablespoon Whipped topping Optional -Whipped Cream, Dairy-free alternatives
• 1 tablespoon Baileys or Gran Marnier Optional, over 21
• ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
• ½ teaspoon Espresso powder Optional
• 1 Candy Cane Optional - we love YUM Earth Candy Canes

Instructions

• In a medium sized pot, fill with water about ½ full. Allow to come to a very slow boil.
• Place an oven safe bowl over pot, adding milk/milk alternative, chocolate and powdered sugar to bowl.
• Whisk carefully as to not splatter hot liquid until all has been incorporated/no lumps.
• Remove from heat, add Vanilla and any other optional ingredients, stirring.
• Pour into mugs and add any toppings you like - Enjoy!

Notes

1.) Some thoughts on milk/dairy-free alternatives:

• Coconut milk
• Almond/Cashew milk
• Soy milk
• OATLY oat milk
• Banana milk
• Hemp milk

2.) Chocolate Chips:

Chocolate Chips have stabilizers, so if using make sure you whisk well. We love @EnjoyLife and if not allergic to milk, @Guittard is scrumptious!

3.) Helpful Hints:

Really understand your ingredients. If preparing for someone with a food allergy, it is ALWAYS best to discuss ingredients ahead of time and send photos of ingredients. On making, reserve all packaging so that food allergic persons can review.