Crockpot Lavender Cocoa

Crockpot Lavender Cocoa is a delicious and unique twist on the classic hot chocolate recipe. Not only does it have the rich, chocolatey flavor that we all know and love, but it also has a subtle floral note from the addition of lavender.

While kids love chocolate everything, and so does Cheryl, I need a little razzle-dazzle with my cocoa.

I love chocolate withs… like chocolate with orange and chocolate mint, but chocolate lavender may just be at the top of my list.

I love the floral flavor paired with the dark flavor of cocoa. It adds an extra dimension that creates an elegant beverage that’s perfect for any winter gathering.

Why Make This In a Slow Cooker?

I love making drinks and appetizers in small 2-quart slow cookers. You can make the drink befoe your guest get there and let it stay warm until you re ready to serve it.

In a more casual situations you can make some cocoa in the morning and sip on it all day long!

Ingredients You Need

Vegan semisweet baking chocolate is the most essential ingredient. It will probably cost the most but will make or break your cocoa.

You can use bar chocolate that you chop for easier melting,

I used lavender extract which I got at Savory Spice Shop, but if you can’t find any, you could fill a muslin tea bag or tea ball with 1 teaspoon of culinary lavender and add this at the beginning of cooking. This will infuse the plant-based milk with a delicious lavender flavor.

Honestly, I use whichever one I happen to have on hand.

I use real vegan sugar in this recipe because it helps to thicken the hot chocolate. The longer you cook it, the thicker it will be. You can substitute stevia or agave, but the hot chocolate will be thinner.

Recipe Additions & Substitutions

If you want to take this recipe to the next level, you can add some vegan whipped cream on top and a sprinkle of dried lavender for garnish.

You can also try using different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate, to change up the flavor, just make sure they are vegan.

Switch out the lavender for other floral flavors like rose water, orange flower water, or even use a flavored syrup in place if the lavender and the sugar.

One of my favorite ways to drink this is with the lavender and add about 1.2 teaspoon of rose water in the the crock righ before serving. A crockpot lavender rose cocoa is just the thing to brighten up your mood on a cold, dreay day!

More Lavender Recipes & Info

• Lavender Syrup
• Lavender London Fog Popsicles
• Lavender Rose Baked Vegan Donuts
• Lavender Mint Tea Cookies
• Lemon Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Crockpot Lavender Rose Cocoa
• Plant-based London Fog Ice Cream – try making the tea with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of lavender buds
• Is Lavender Poisonous to Eat?

Slow Cooker Lavender Cocoa

Kathy Hester

soy-free, gluten-free **Uses a 1½ to 2 quart slow cooker**

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Course drink

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

• 1 2 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 1/3 cup vegan sugar
• 2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate in disks or chopped bar
• 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract or 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds in a muslin bag or tea ball

Instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or on high for 1 to 1½ hour.
• Stir once or twice during this time with a whisk to help the chocolate mix in well.
• Whisk a final time and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 7IUCalcium: 234mgIron: 1mg

Keyword lavender cocoa

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