Vegan Miso Salted Oat Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

Level up your hot chocolate with this rich Miso Salted Oat Milk Hot Chocolate! Ultra creamy, flavorful, and the perfect cozy drink to keep you warm. (Vegan, dairy free & refined sugar free)

I love salted desserts — a touch of salt brightens flavors and makes chocolate taste even more decadent.

One day I had a quirky idea: miso salted hot chocolate. It might sound unusual, but like soy sauce caramel, a little savory umami lifts the sweetness and it works beautifully. I’ve been stirring miso into my hot chocolate for weeks and I’m completely hooked.

And oat milk? I finally understand the hype. It makes exceptionally creamy hot chocolate and is my go-to nondairy option.

Ingredients for oat milk hot chocolate

This healthy salted hot chocolate uses a few simple ingredients:

• Oat milk: for the creamiest result. Any milk can be used but oat milk gives a rich, silky texture.
• Maple syrup: natural sweetness — swap for your preferred sweetener if needed.
• Cocoa powder: choose a good-quality dutch-processed cocoa if possible for deep chocolate flavor.
• Miso paste: I recommend white miso for a mild, sweet-savory balance.
• Dark chocolate (optional): adds extra richness if you want a more indulgent drink.

How to make creamy oat milk hot chocolate (easiest way)

This recipe is quick and simple. Add all ingredients except the miso paste to a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine. Once it begins to gently bubble, lower the heat and whisk in the miso until fully dissolved. A whisk helps prevent clumps from the cocoa and miso and keeps the bottom from scorching. If you have a small muddler, it can make dissolving the miso even easier.

Pour into your favorite mug and top with vegan marshmallows, coconut whipped cream, or a scoop of dairy-free ice cream for an extra treat.

Enjoy this hot chocolate with:

• The best vegan chocolate chip cookies
• Cozy vegan pumpkin bread with walnuts and chocolate
• Healthier peanut butter oatmeal cookie bars
• Mochi-stuffed chocolate chip cookies
• Flourless peppermint hot chocolate cookies
• Pumpkin chocolate chip blondies

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Miso Salted Hot Chocolate

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5 from 27 reviews

• Author: Lisa Kitahara
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

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