Confession time for my #unpopularopinion: I don’t like coffee and I never have.
Hot chocolate? I’ll drink that all fall and winter long. I make it at home all the time. Even though I rarely go to
McDonald’s, they have really good hot chocolate.
Hi. It me.
As much as I drink hot chocolate, I don’t think I ever had crockpot hot chocolate before I made it for this recipe. I have been missing out, for real.
How to Make Crockpot Hot Chocolate (GF, SF, DF) Click To TweetIt’s really simple to make and I really don’t know why I deprived myself so long honestly. The recipe that I’m posting is gluten- and soy-free, but has directions on how to make it dairy-free as well.
Ingredients
-1/2 c cocoa OR 2 c chocolate chips
-1.5 cups heavy cream OR 1 can coconut milk
-1 14 oz can of condensed milk (coconut milk is also an alternative to condensed milk)
-6 cups of milk (can be substituted with dairy-free/lactose-free milk)
-1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Directions
Now, take all these ingredients and put them in your crockpot. Put crockpot on high for 2 hours.
That is it. Seriously. You may now serve your crockpot hot chocolate.
Of course, you can add marshmallows, cinnamon, nutmeg, CocoWhip, or garnish with a peppermint stick (my personal favorite) to your mug.
If you use Swiss Miss Gourmet Hot Chocolate, it *is* gluten- and soy-free, but is NOT dairy-free. For the chocolate chips, I recommend Enjoy Life’s Mega Chunks. They’re free of the top eight allergens.
Decadence in a bag.
Semi sweet chocolatey goodness.
All that stand between you and a big mug of hot chocolate is 2 hours.
Can I just drink it from the crockpot? That’s cool, right?
Where have you been all my life?
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As someone with tons of allergies I know the importance of recipes like this one. However, I can have as much gluten as I want (just no yeast, kale, beef, whey, vanilla, pineapple…… lol) but I will certainly pass this along to my gluten free relatives and friends!
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LOL inhale all the gluten you can! Thanks Amy! I appreciate that. 😀
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I never thought of making hot chocolate in the crockpot. It does sound easy though, as you don’t have to keep an eye on it. I also love that you have used coconut milk, that’s my favorite one!
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It’s so easy and it’s nice to be able to just leave it in the crockpot for a couple of hours.
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This recipe sounds so delish! It’s so cold here. This is perfect to make while we’re watching movies tonight!
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It’s snowing here and if my crockpot wasn’t currently in use, I’d be making some right now. Let me know if you make it and what you think!
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I live for hot chocolate during winters. You post just brought back the cravings.
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I want some right now since it’s snowing, but the crockpot is currently in use. I should’ve planned ahead better!
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this is one of my favorites brand of chocolate and i’ll def try your recipe right now
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Let me know what you think, Josselyn!
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What a genius idea to make a large amount of hot chocolate. This is one of those times that I say to myself “why didn’t I think of that”! Off to find my crockpot…
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Karrie, I’m right there with you. I don’t know why it took me so long to make this.
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Noooo Sam, how can you not like coffee 😀 Although I must admit if someone gave me the choice between hot chocolate and coffee I would do hot chocolate every single time. Loving your recipe for the allergy safe version BTW. Pinning coz I know I’m going to need it one day.
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LOL, sorry Michelle! Today would be perfect for it because it’s snowing, but my crockpot is in use with a roast in it. 🙂 Let me know if you make it and what you think!
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Never made hot chocolate in a crockpot. Absolutely delicious this looks.
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I highly recommend it, Rachna!
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This is perfect for my friend who has to have gluten free, so I will be sharing this with her x
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I’m happy to hear that, Melanie!
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I never tried this crockpot before but i always wondered what it would taste like. I think i should give it a try because the pic looks so good.
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I highly recommend it! Let me know if you do & what you think.
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I like hot chocolate but have never tried crockpot hot chocolate. The recipe sounds simple and looks delicious too, I will try this one out.
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I can’t believe that I never tried it until a couple weeks ago. It’s so easy to make!
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Wow my kiddos would absolutely love me to make this for them!! What a super fun thing to make with the crockpot!!!
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Let me know if you make it and what you think!
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Very interesting! Never tried it before, but I love chocolate! Thanks for sharing!
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This sounds really good. I am never quite sure where I can get the brands you post due to being in the UK but this is certainly doable with what I can find in the supermarket. I like my tea and coffee but sometimes it just calls for a hot chocolate!
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Hopefully you can find similar products where you are so you can create your own version!
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You got me at chocolate!! Anything involving chocolate I am all in! And this crockpot recipe sounds like a great idea!
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Bea, I’m the same way. Chocolate always gets my attention!
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#unpopularopinion: I don’t like coffee and I never have.
I am so with you here, I have never ever liked coffee, and think I have not even tried it more than once. But hot chocolate is another story all together 🙂
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I’m glad that I’m not the only one, Shruti! 🙂
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Oh!! I need some Hot Chocolate now because of the cold weather. and this is a must try. It looks tasty.
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It’s snowing here today and it would be perfect for crockpot hot chocolate. Unfortunately, the crockpot is in use with a roast.
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I was gifted a mini crock pot for Christmas, and I am OBSESSED! I have been making all sorts of things. I will be sure to try this recipe too, as it has been so cold lately.
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It’s so nice to have, Amber. Mine currently has a roast in it. Let me know if you make it and what you think!
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Wow!! This makes my mouth-watering. I really love hot chocolates and this looks so tasty and delicious. I really want some.
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Agnes, it is mouth-watering! I had it the normal way last night since the crockpot had been in use earlier in the day and it just wasn’t the same! lol
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Oh how I miss using a slow cooker! I moved to Europe and need to figure out where I can buy one. They are less common here in Spain.
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Oh, really? I didn’t think about that, Nina. If you find one, I recommend making hot chocolate in it! 🙂
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Hot chocolate in the crock pot? I had no idea, it looks delicious I must give it a go 🙂
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You should, Elizabeth. I highly recommend it!
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