Start by measuring out all your ingredients. You'll find lots of suggestions for the best types of milk to use on in the recipe along with best chocolate options.
mix together the maple syrup with the cocoa powder until no lumps remain.
add in your choice of milk or half and half for the ultimate hot chocolate treat! bring the mixture to a bare simmer stirring constantly.
Remove the hot chocolate from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until completely combined. Pour into your mugs.
top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder. You'll find my recipe for the ultimate whipped cream and dairy free coconut cream on the blog.
2. don't boil the hot chocolate, just bring it to a simmer. Boiling it changes the flavor.