Oat Milk Hot Chocolate with Amaretto

Hot Chocolate Season

This oat milk hot chocolate is exactly what I needed to get in the holiday spirit this year!  It’s both sweet and bitter from the chocolate, creamy from the oat milk, and a bit grown-up with the spice from the cinnamon and spike of amaretto.  I’m absolutely in love with this drink recipe and am planning on enjoying as many of these as I can this winter. I don’t know about you, but a hot chocolate sounds good to me at any time of day.  It goes great with breakfast, is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, and the ultimate before-bed treat.

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this oat milk hot chocolate with amaretto, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Oat milk
• Cocoa powder
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon
• Bittersweet baking chocolate
• Amaretto, such as Disaronno
• Whipped cream and marshmallows for topping, if desired

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this oat milk hot chocolate with amaretto recipe, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Measuring spoons
• Liquid measuring cup
• Small saucepan
• Whisk
• Cocktail jigger

The Recipe Details

If you’re anything like me, I assumed making homemade hot chocolate was really difficult.  Turns out, it really couldn’t be simpler and is mostly full of ingredients that I typically keep in my pantry.  To really personalize my hot chocolate this season, I’m adding two of my favorite things: oat milk and amaretto. If you haven’t been introduced to the magic of oat milk, run out to the store right now and pick some up.  It’s the best milk substitute of all time – it actually gives the consistency of whole milk, but without all of the issues so many of us have with dairy!  Same goes for amaretto, if you haven’t given it a shot you’re really missing out.  Amaretto is an almond flavored liqueur that pairs  beautifully with chocolate.

When it comes to making this recipe, it’s as simple as adding all of the ingredients, with the exception of the amaretto and whipped cream, and adding it over heat until all of the ingredients have melted and come together.  It takes about 7-10 minutes over medium-low heat, whisking consistently. Once melted, pour the hot chocolate into two mugs, add the amaretto (if desired), and top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings.  I recommend whipped cream and marshmallows, but also love to shave some chocolate over the top and serve with cookies, because why not have a little extra sugar?

Do you love a homemade hot chocolate? Be sure to also check out my Spiced Tahini Hot Chocolate recipe.

If you make this oat milk hot chocolate with amaretto recipe, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Christmas

Oat Milk Hot Chocolate with Amaretto

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: Simmered Cuisine: American Courses: Drinks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 2

Best Season: Winter

Dietary:

G Gluten Free V Vegetarian

Description

Oat milk hot chocolate made fresh on the stovetop with a splash of amaretto. The perfect treat to cozy up with during the cold winter months.

Ingredients

Scale

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• 2 cup oat milk
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ tsp vanilla extract
• small pinch of cinnamon, to taste
• ¹⁄₄ cup bittersweet baking chocolate (or semi-sweet for a sweeter drink)
• 2 oz Amaretto liquor
• Whipped cream and marshmallows for topping

Instructions

1. Add the oat milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking chocolate to a small saucepan.

2. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking frequently to stop the chocolate from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

3. Once the chocolate has melted and the ingredients have melded together, about 7-10 minutes, take the pan off the heat. Divide the hot chocolate between 2 mugs. Add 1 oz  of amaretto to each mug and stir to combine. Top each drink with whipped cream and marshmallows. Enjoy!