Its officially winter, and I love to cozy up by the fire with a cup of low-FODMAP hot chocolate. This recipe is so easy, rich and satisfying. What a treat!
You can turn it into a low-FODMAP peppermint cocoa, low-FODMAP caramel cocoa, low-FODMAP almond cocoa, low-FODMAP cinnamon cocoa or low-FODMAP hazelnut cocoa also! Simply substitute the vanilla extract in the recipe for one of those flavoring extracts. So simple to change it around for anyone in the family.
I love my low-FODMAP hot chocolate with low-FODMAP Vanilla Bean Coconut Whipped Cream, but you can enjoy it by itself (classic choice), or top with some marshmallows!
Check out my blog for more ideas. We have over 600 more low-FODMAP recipes.
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Rachel Pauls, MD
Rich Low-FODMAP Hot Chocolate Recipe; Hot Cocoa; Gluten-free, Vegan
Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients, using FODMAP data at time of posting
Serves: 1, recipe multiplies easily
Prep time: 10 minutes
Optional equipment: blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-FODMAP milk (unsweetened or vanilla flavored almond milk for vegan version), lactose-free milk for dairy version
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (titrate to taste), or low-FODMAP sweetener of choice (can use maple syrup, artificial sweetener such as sucralose, aspartame or stevia)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For other flavors try peppermint, caramel, hazelnut, almond, cinnamon, coffee extracts
- Depending on the potency of your extract, may only need a few drops. Add slowly to taste
- A pinch of salt
- Optional garnish: dusted cocoa, cinnamon, low-FODMAPVanilla Bean Coconut Whipped Cream, mini-marshmallows (check ingredients, some brands may not be low-FODMAP and/or vegan)
Directions
- Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved and it is hot
- I have also done this step in the microwave, on high for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway through
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and serve immediately
- Optional- if you like it frothy, blend it in the blender, or use immersion blender
- Garnish with your choice of toppings
6 Responses
Exactly what I was looking for!
I didn’t realize how much I missed hot cocoa until pinterest showed me a link to a low fodmap recipe for it. Unfortunately it didn’t quite do the trick, and I was a little bummed until I got the idea to check here for one. This is exactly what I was craving and hit the spot perfectly!! I used almond milk and vanilla extract, and topped with a couple of mini marshmallows. Thank you!! Just what I needed while we have this cold snap!
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You think brown sugar would fit the recipe??
Hi there,
Brown sugar has a slightly different sweetness and texture but you could try it if you like!
Debbie K
Needed something hot to sip for a sore throat. This hit the spot!
I used rice drink & vanilla. Next time will add coffee extract.
Love this! Thanks for the comments!!