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Extra Thick Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate (Paleo, Vegan & Gluten-Free)

October 16, 2015 5 Comments

Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate 8

I like my hot chocolate thick as cream, so it coats the back of my throat, and it’s debatable whether I should use a spoon to eat it. There’s just one problem: I don’t actually want to drink a mug of heavy cream.

So how do you make hot chocolate that is ultra-decadent without being ultra-caloric as well? This is one of the existential questions I’ve been pondering lately. I’ve also been puttering around in the kitchen, playing with recipes and searching for answers.

And I finally think I’ve got it.

Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate 6

The magic ingredient is <insert drum roll> sweet potato. I mean, we’ve already established that sweet potatoes and marshmallows go hand in hand, right? This recipe seems like an inevitable, natural progression.

The flesh of a roasted sweet potato is thick and creamy, and it’s sweet enough that you don’t even need to add any additional sugar. All you do is mix the warm potato with dark chocolate chips until everything is melted and smooth. Then blend it up with almond milk (you could also use soy, coconut, or cow’s milk), a bit of salt, and a splash of vanilla.

Swet Potato Hot Chocolate 7

This extra thick sweet potato hot chocolate is so rich and hearty it’s almost like eating chocolate soup. Which, in my book, is a very delicious thing.

Extra Thick Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate
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Extra Thick Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate

You can make the hot chocolate a few days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat over medium-low heat. You may need to add an additional splash of milk to loosen it.
Servings 4
Author Turnip the Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Small pinch kosher salt
  • Vegan marshmallows or whipped coconut cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prick the sweet potato several times with a fork. Wrap it in foil and bake until tender (a fork should slide in and out with no resistance), about 45 minutes.
  2. Split the sweet potato open and scrape out the flesh (you should have about 1 cup). Transfer to a saucepan, add the chocolate chips, and stir until melted. Add the almond milk and blend with an immersion blender until very smooth. (You can also do this in a regular blender.) Turn the heat to medium and heat, stirring, until the hot chocolate is barely simmering. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
  3. Divide among mugs and top with marshmallows or coconut cream.

Recipe Notes

Marshmallows aren't Paleo, so for a Paleo version, use whipped coconut cream.

Extra Thick Sweet Potato Hot Chocolate

Filed Under: Dessert, Drinks, Gluten-Free, Vegan Tagged With: Chocolate, sweet potato

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Comments

  1. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:33 am

    I am with you about thick hot chocolate. I can’t wait to try this recipe, as it looks like a healthier alternative!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Pure decadence, my friend 😉 And pure comfort!

    Reply
  3. Irene says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Great post! Have a nice weekend:)

    irenethayer.com

    Reply
  4. rachel @ atheltic avocado says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    my oh my this is exactly what i need to get through this night of studying! too bad i don’t have any sweet taters left! Next time 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ashley says

    November 14, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Can’t wait to try this! My little girl has several autoimmune diseases and I am trying to find AIP versions of her favorites that are packed with nutrition. I will be using carob instead of cocoa, but I feel confident she will be so grateful for this!

    Reply

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