Is there anything better than curling up with a healthy hot chocolate on a chilly day? We don’t think so… it’s pure comfort… a cuddle in a cup if you will 😉
And the best part? You can make yours vegan, low in sugar and totally natural with a little help from Sweet Freedom Choc Shot.
what makes a hot chocolate healthy (and how to make it at home)
It’s all about what goes in the mug. Most shop-bought or café-style hot chocolates are full of refined sugar which makes them more of a sugar spike than a soothing sip.
As Sweet Freedom hot choc skips all that and goes back to basics:
✨ no refined sugar — we use fruit-based sweetness from apples, carob (and in our award winning Fruit Syrup, grapes)
🌱 no dairy — choose your favourite plant milk (oat, almond, coconut… all work beautifully)
🍫 real chocolate flavour — pure cocoa goodness, no weird ingredients
your naturally sweet swap: how to make low sugar hot chocolate
Instead of spoonfuls of sugar, just stir in a little Sweet Freedom Choc Shot, it’s made from fruit sweetness, not refined sugar, and blends perfectly into hot milk for instant chocolatey comfort.
Our tip: For an extra cosy twist, add a dash of our Cinnamon Syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon powder or a grab yourself a bottle of one of our delicious naturally flavoured Choc Shots… pick your chocolatey vibe!
Meet your new hot choc hero – Sweet Freedom Choc Shot – naturally sweet, rich and vegan.
how to make healthy hot chocolate at home
You can make the perfect cup in minutes, here’s our go-to:
you’ll need:
- 1 mug of your favourite plant milk
- 3-4 tsp Choc Shot (or more if you’re feeling extra chocolatey!)
- optional: a dusting of cinnamon or a swirl of coconut cream or vegan marshmallows
how to:
- Heat your milk gently in a pan or microwave.
- Stir in your favourite Choc Shot until smooth and silky.
- Top with vegan marshmallows, whipped cream or an extra drizzle of Choc Shot or one of our lovely naturally flavoured Syrups
For more flavour ideas, how about:
- mixing your Choc Shot with our Hazelnut Syrup for a ‘shh you know who’ flavoured choc hazelnut hot chocolate!
- perennial favourite salted caramel chocolate… made easy for you in one convenient bottle… Choc Shot Salted Caramel!
- loving a mocha? Simply squeeze and stir Choc shot into your favourite coffee… hello mocha latte!
- got an attack of the cosies? Drizzle and stir in some of our heavenly limited edition Pumpkin Spice barista syrup… as delicious in hot choc as it is in your coffee! Take a look at our festive hot chocolate page for ideas.
- Prefer your choc iced whatever the weather? For delicious chocolate milk just whizz your chosen Choc Shot into cold milk and voila… speedy chocolate milkshake!
build your own healthy hot chocolate home bar
Create your own at-home hot choc station for family movie nights or festive evenings in. Include toppings like:
- grated dark chocolate
- toasted coconut flakes
- mini vegan marshmallows
- a selection of Choc Shots... anything is better with a drizzle of Choc Shot Orange Spice
- a line up of our Barista Syrups for that little splash of extra flavour
Add some baked goodies on the side too, like:
your hot choc questions, answered ☕
Is hot chocolate healthy?
It can be! When made with real ingredients, plant milk, and natural sweetness, it’s lower in sugar than most café versions.
What’s the best sugar alternative for hot chocolate?
We’re a bit biased, but fruit-based sweetness is our favourite… it gives all the flavour, none of the refined sugar crash.
How can I make vegan hot chocolate creamy?
Choose a richer plant milk like oat or coconut, and whisk your Choc Shot in gently to make it beautifully smooth and frothy.
Can I drink hot chocolate every day?
We certainly think so! When it’s made with good, natural ingredients, it’s a lovely daily treat (especially as part of your evening wind-down ritual… and don’t worry about the caffeine as we explain here).
your healthy hot choc checklist
✅ Choose real cocoa, not artificial mixes
✅ Swap refined sugar for fruit-based sweetness
✅ Make it creamy with plant milk
✅ Top it with joy (and maybe a little whipped oat cream)
ready to sip? 🍫
Healthier doesn’t mean boring... and your hot chocolate doesn’t need to be either. Once you’ve tried this naturally sweet, rich, vegan version, there’s no going back.
✨ Try it tonight with Sweet Freedom Choc Shot
Looking for a little more inspiration? Have a scroll through these ideas…
cosy vegan desserts for chilly nights
ghostly brownies (well, you can make them into any shape!)