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Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate

4/5/2016

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Dairy-Free Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate | Nosh and Nurture

In honor of #NationalCaramelDay, I wanted to whip up something super decadent and yummy.

The mornings in AZ have still been cool for Spring and that is definitely something that needs to be celebrated. 

A lovely little company, Cocomels, created a caramel that is dairy-free and made of coconut milk and though I've been noshing on them every once in a while as a treat, I wanted to use them in a recipe. And today lent the perfect excuse to make a warm, sweet beverage with breakfast. 

I also have to note, this post is not sponsored, I just like to celebrate small companies who offer clean, dairy-free, vegan options from time to time. And I got really excited about them. 
Dairy-Free Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate | Nosh and Nurture

I know some parts of the U.S. are still blanketed by snow (I don't know how you all do it. Beach please! So this is wonderful for warming those tummies as you wait for Spring thaw. 

The balance of salty + sweet also makes it a perfect stand-alone treat or you can serve it with a savory breakfast. I enjoyed mine with eggs over a bed of greens for a well-rounded culinary experience. Nom nom. 

I made mine in the slow cooker early this morning while I did my prayers and devotions and some blog work before venturing in to make breakfast, but you could definitely make this quickly if you're looking to whip up a quick hot cocoa. You can do so by melting down the ingredients individually and mixing it in with your dairy-free milk of choice. Though in my personal opinion, if you have the time, I think slow-cooking it really helps marry the deep cocoa, salt, vanilla and caramel flavors together for a taste that is just out of this world. 
Dairy-Free Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate | Nosh and Nurture
Dairy-Free Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate | Nosh and Nurture

Ingredients:
4 cups dairy-free milk of choice. (I opted for almond milk for a nutty flavor, but coconut or rice work too!) 
2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life dark for this cocoa) 
½ cup dairy-free caramels, unwrapped and chopped in half. (I use Cocomels) 
1 teaspoon organic vanilla
sprinkle of cinnamon (optional, but anti-inflammatory so I throw it in everything) 
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
dairy-free whipped cream (I used SoDelicious whip to pipe on, but you can make your own from a coconut milk can) 
​Extra caramels for topping 

Directions: 
Add milk of choice, vanilla, chocolate chips and caramels to the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. If not completely liquefied, continue to cook on low and watch it until desired consistency is reached. 

Stir and pour into mugs. Melt down additional caramel. (Use CAUTION when doing so. I may have gotten a burn this morning.) Top with coconut whip and drizzle hot caramel on. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips and enjoy! 
Dairy-Free Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate | Nosh and Nurture

What's your favorite hot beverage to enjoy? 

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Dairy-Free Salted Vanilla Caramel Hot Chocolate | Nosh and Nurture
16 Comments
Psychic Nest link
4/6/2016 06:18:45 am

Hi Mandi,

Oh boy I love caramel and this hot chocolate looks amazing! Happy National Caramel Day!

Zaria

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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:25:35 pm

Zaria,
Thank you!!! It was DELICIOUS!

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Casey link
4/18/2016 12:15:45 pm

This sounds soooooo yummy! Wish I had the stuff on hand to make one right now:) Going to have to try this asap!

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Kristina Padgett link
4/18/2016 01:39:42 pm

Dairy has been bothering me lately so this is a great recipe for me to try, considering how much I love hot chocolate ;) Thanks for sharing!

kristinacamille.com

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Kristin F. link
4/18/2016 01:55:36 pm

I gave up dairy this year, so I'm adding this to my list! Thanks for sharing. :)

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Leah link
4/18/2016 03:31:51 pm

This sounds utterly divine and decadent! Yum!

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Beth link
4/18/2016 04:26:15 pm

That looks delicious! My sister is a vegan and I love finding great recipes that I can make for her.

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Chrissy link
4/18/2016 05:00:53 pm

yummo!thank you for sharing here :)

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Christina link
4/18/2016 08:28:15 pm

Oh yum! I live in Michigan, where it is finally feeling like spring the past few days! BUT, when it gets cold again, I need to whip this up, it's all of my favorite flavors in one mug! Pinning this!

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Chloe link
4/19/2016 05:14:26 am

Looks delicious! Will have to try.

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Emily link
4/19/2016 06:04:08 am

This looks amazing!!!!

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deynece link
4/19/2016 10:08:31 am

WOWWOW WOW this looks amazing!! thank you so much for sharing!!

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Shannon Peterson link
4/19/2016 12:11:04 pm

This sounds delicious and I love your mug!

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Matt @ Plating Pixels link
4/19/2016 04:03:30 pm

I'm not specifically dairy free but could totally go for this!

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[email protected] link
4/19/2016 07:25:34 pm

Your photos are so great! I love the flatlay. This sounds super tasty!

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Melanie @ Gather for Bread link
4/21/2016 04:15:52 am

That looks insanely delish! Love that drizzle.

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