raspberry☕︎ / raspberryhotcocoa - a term for when one identifies with, as, and/or connects to raspberries in a warm, cozy, and relaxing way.

Add some fresh raspberries to hot cocoa for a cozy and rich vegan version of the classic drink. This rich and creamy drink is great for getting warm on cold days or just for a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened almond milk. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/2 cup fresh raspberries. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pinch of salt. Optional toppings: vegan whipped cream, additional raspberries.

Instructions: Over medium heat, warm the almond milk in a saucepan without letting it boil. Add the salt, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and maple syrup and mix them all together with a whisk. Put in fresh raspberries and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes. During that time, use a spoon to break up the raspberries and release their juices. Take the mix off the heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to get rid of the raspberry seeds. Pour hot cocoa into mugs and serve with extra raspberries and vegan whipped cream if you want. Have fun drinking your tasty vegan hot cocoa with raspberries.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes