Homemade Vegan Chocolate Milk (refined sugar free option)

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This Homemade Vegan Chocolate Milk is rich, creamy, and easy to make with your favorite non-dairy milk and homemade chocolate syrup. This dairy-free drink is customizable, kid-friendly, much more flavorful, and less processed than store-bought versions.

Two milk bottles of vegan chocolate milk.

Did anyone else grow up making chocolate milk as a kid? I was never a big chocolate milk girlie, but I definitely have memories of making my own chocolate milk.

As a vegan now, it's even harder to find non-dairy chocolate milk. Plus, the ingredient lists are a mile long and you never know how sweet the milk is going to be.

So, time to make our own! Homemade vegan chocolate milk requires just two ingredients: non-dairy milk and chocolate syrup.

For a classic version, use my classic chocolate syrup recipe. Or for a refined sugar free version, make my maple chocolate syrup. Then, just mix into milk.

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Why You'll Love This Homemade Vegan Chocolate Milk
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ways To Enjoy Homemade Chocolate Milk
Elizabeth's Kitchen Notes
FAQ & Expert Tips
Recipe Prayer
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Homemade chocolate milk being poured into a glass.

Why You'll Love This Homemade Vegan Chocolate Milk

Rich & Chocolatey - Made with real cocoa powder
Customizable Sweetness - Easily adjust to your taste - choose how much syrup you want to use
Dairy-Free - this milk with any plant-based milk. I love soy milk for the protein!
Kid & Adult Friendly - Perfect for kids lunchboxes or a fun adult breakfast
Less processed - homemade syrup keeps you in control over the ingredients

A milk bottle of chocolate milk with a black and white striped straw.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Non-Dairy Milk: oat milk creates the creamiest texture, but soy, almond, and cashew milk all work well. I love soy milk for the protein!
Chocolate Syrup: my homemade chocolate syrup is a classic recipe with sugar and cocoa powder. For a refined sugar free version, use my maple chocolate syrup.

Homemade vegan chocolate milk ingredients

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1. Prepare the chocolate syrup. For refined sugar free, make maple chocolate syrup.

Homemade vegan chocolate milk step 1 - make the chocolate syrup

Step 2. Whisk 1-2 tablespoons of the chocolate syrup with 1 cup of non-dairy milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Homemade vegan chocolate milk step 2 - whisk the syrup and milk

Ways To Enjoy Homemade Chocolate Milk

Served ice cold as an afternoon treat
Blend into smoothies
Add to overnight oats
Use as a base for mocha drinks
Serve alongside cookies or brownies
Frozen into popsicles

Elizabeth's Kitchen Notes

Milk: I always reach for soy milk because of the protein content.
Syrup: my preference is for a sweeter glass, so I used closer to the two tablespoon amount.
No equipment necessary: just grab a whisk or a fork

A glass of homemade vegan chocolate milk.

FAQ & Expert Tips

What is the best non-dairy milk for chocolate milk?

Oat milk is the creamiest, but soy milk provides extra protein - my choice!

Can I make chocolate milk ahead of time?

Yes! This milk will keep in the fridge for about a week.

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for this milk to fuel and nourish our bodies. Amen.

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