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Vegan Coconut Orange Chai Hot Chocolate

27 January, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 24 Comments

You guys. I think I’ve found my all-time favourite hot beverage. And this is coming from a confirmed coffee and tea lover. But somehow this vegan coconut orange chai hot chocolate won a place in my heart that I’m almost positive it will ever give up.

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While I was at home in Trinidad I became obsessed with chai hot chocolate. My parents received some dark chocolate hot cocoa that I could actually drink so I was trying to make the most of it and had it with everything.

I started just putting it in my coffee in the morning and eventually snowballed into my adding it to my nightly cup of chai tea as well. Fast forward a month (holy smokes how has it been a month since Christmas already?!?!) and I decided to try my hand at making chai hot chocolate from scratch.

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Coconut Orange Chai Hot Chocolate

Why make it from scratch you ask? Well, three reasons really. Firstly, chai tea bags are usually made with black tea which has caffeine. Turns out I’m pretty sensitive to caffeine and those nightly chai teas were keeping me up way past my bedtime. Secondly, all the chai tea bags I’ve found in Canada so far are weak AF. I would need to use at least 2 bags to get any chai flavour from them, which would mean a lot of caffeine

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And lastly, I’ve always wanted to make my own chai spice blend, so I figured now was my chance. I actually already had all the ingredients on hand thanks to my continued obsession with these DIY holiday simmering spices. I probably could have done it long before now but this creamy, decadent, perfectly spiced vegan coconut orange chai hot chocolate was definitely worth the wait. You seriously need to add it to your hot drink rotation ASAP.

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Vegan Coconut Orange Chai Hot Chocolate
 
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Cook time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
This Vegan Coconut Orange Chai Hot Chocolate is creamy and decadent and a perfect blend of coconut, orange and masala chai spices. You definitely need it in your hot drink rotation.
Author: GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
Recipe type: Drink
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (I used Silk)
  • 1½ cups lite coconut milk
  • 4 orange slices + more for garnishing
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 4-5 slices of fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • sweetener to taste (I used 1½ tbsp maple syrup)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk, coconut milk, 2 orange slices and spices to a boil, stirring occasionally
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 - 5 minutes until fragrant
  3. Remove orange slices (but don't get rid of them) and whisk in cocoa powder, vanilla and sweetener if using
  4. Return orange slices, along with the other two, to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2 - 3 minutes
  5. Add 2 orange slices to the bottom of each mug and strain the chai hot chocolate over them
  6. Top with more orange slices and cinnamon sticks
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What about you?

  • Have you ever had chai hot chocolate before? Thoughts?
  • Do you prefer DIY chai spice blends or the store bought tea bags?
  • Any recommended brands for loose leaf chai tea or chai tea bags?

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Comments

  1. Alysia at Slim Sanity says

    27 January, 2016 at 8:52 am

    I love orange and chocolate combo! I’m also a big fan of chai. Totally up my alley! 🙂

    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      27 January, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Orange + Chocolate always go do well together! And Chai is my newest obsession. Couldn’t not throw them all in there haha

      Reply
  2. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says

    27 January, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Ooh, chocolate, orange and chai spice sounds like a delicious combination. It’s been a while since I’ve had hot chocolate of any kind, but I’d love to try this.
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    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      27 January, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Let me know what you think if you give it a try Debbie!

      Reply
  3. GiGi Eats says

    27 January, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Well hello there FANCY PANTS coffee! Friggin love you! (With coconut milk – he he)

    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      27 January, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Fancy Pants is right. So good 😀

      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    27 January, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I’m not a chai fan, but this…this just might change that! Looks and sounds beautiful!

    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      27 January, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      Oh, you need to try it! And I hope it converts you into a chai lover 😀

      Reply
  5. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    27 January, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    ohmygoodness this is a DREAM! I love the flavor combo you came up with here! Need to try this asap. Your photos are amazing too!

    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      28 January, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Chrissa! Let me know what you think when you try it 😀

      Reply
  6. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    28 January, 2016 at 7:11 am

    This is literally the drink of my dreams! i love hot chocolate, chai tea and oranges. This is such a perfect combo 🙂
    rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Warm and Nourishing Bowl of Frothy Chai Spiced Oatmeal with Apple Noodles

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      28 January, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Then you seriously need to try it. So good!

      Reply
  7. Bita says

    28 January, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Giselle, this hot chocolate looks amazing!! Wow! What an interesting mix of flavors. I’m intrigued. Thank you for sharing – I can see why you are hooked ?

    Reply
  8. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

    29 January, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    I haven’t even tried it but I’m obsessed!! So many flavours I adore <3
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    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      30 January, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      It’s awesome! You need to give it a go ???

      Reply
  9. Jess @hellotofit says

    30 January, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    You know the way to my heart. I love chocolate and orange!!

    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      30 January, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Then you’re def gonna love this ???

      Reply
  10. Serena says

    3 March, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Oh Yummy! Love how all the spices are steeped. I will be trying this. The orange is a nice kick!

    Reply
  11. Lorraine says

    24 June, 2017 at 6:20 am

    I bet my vegan friend would love this very much. Thank you for the recipe. I will try this with her.

    Reply

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