There's nothing more cozy than sipping on a hot chocolate while sitting indoors watching the snow fall down. Regardless of whether it's actually snowing or not, a hot chocolate in the winter is just the coziest and best thing ever. This tahini hot chocolate takes a regular hot chocolate and adds a fun twist. If you're a tahini fan, you're going to love this rich, chocolatey version.

As I got older, I definitely learned to appreciate a from scratch, homemade hot chocolate. The instant packs are great in a pinch, but making one from scratch with chopped chocolate takes a hot chocolate from good to great. And the tahini in this hot chocolate adds that perfect nutty flavour that really elevates things.

Why You'll Love This Tahini Hot Chocolate

• Rich, creamy and complex in terms of taste.
• A perfect mix of chocolate with a hint of tahini.
• Easy to make.
• Make it ahead of time and then reheat.
• Can be made to suit your tastes, dietary restrictions and needs.

Ingredients

• water: to get things going with this tahini hot chocolate, you'll need some water. You can use more milk if you want it extra thick and creamy.
• cocoa powder: for some of that classic hot cocoa taste and flavour.
• milk (oat, soy, almond, or regular): any type will work here.
• dark chocolate: I prefer using something around 70% dark chocolate, use whatever type you prefer.
• tahini: drizzle extra on top too!
• brown sugar (or coconut sugar): to add some sweetness. See substitutions for more options.
• vanilla extract: for a hint of vanilla and flavour.
• kosher salt: to counteract the sweetness and bring out the flavours more.
• sesame seeds: optional, this makes a great garnish though.

How to Make a Tahini Hot Chocolate

Pour the water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Whisk in the cocoa powder until no lumps remain and then pour in the milk.

Whisk in 4 oz of the chopped chocolate, tahini, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Stir frequently until smooth and heated through, about four to five minutes.

Melt the remaining chocolate in the microwave in 30 second bursts until smooth.

Dip each glass in the melted chocolate and garnish with sesame seeds. Pour in the hot chocolate and drizzle with extra tahini, marshmallows, whipped cream, cocoa powder or anything else. Enjoy!

Tips For Making a Hot Chocolate

• Whisk well: when adding the cocoa powder and other ingredients, be sure to whisk well so it's incorporated, smooth and creamy.
• Taste and adjust: if you like your hot chocolate sweeter, add more sugar. Always taste and adjust to suit your needs before pouring into your mug.
• Add extra tahini: if you want your tahini hot chocolate to have a stronger tahini flavour, drizzle extra on top afterwards. You can also add in more to the hot chocolate mixture itself.
• Use a good quality tahini that you enjoy: there's so many brands out there. My favourite is soom tahini, their chocolate tahini spread would be perfect in here!

Substitutions

• Dairy-free: be sure to use dark chocolate that is dairy-free/vegan and use a dairy free milk. My preferred milk of choice for this is unsweetened oat, almond or regular milk. Coconut milk is great as well, but it has a stronger flavour.
• Brown sugar/refined sugar free: use coconut sugar for a refined sugar free option, or use honey or maple syrup. Be sure to use a refined sugar free dark chocolate as well if needed.
• Additions: you can always sneak in a few different options in a hot chocolate. Options like mushroom powder (chaga, reishi, turkey tail), or adaptogens as well.
• Toppings: add as little or as much as you'd like. Torched marshmallows are my favourite, but feel free to add anything else you like, such as: whipped cream (coconut whipped cream to keep things dairy-free), shaved chocolate, cocoa powder, tahini or sesame seeds are all great ideas.

Variations to Try

If you want to keep things fresh and try different variations of this tahini hot chocolate, here are some to try.

I also love this vegan s'mores hot chocolate recipe, which you can find over here!

• Add spices: warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or cardamom would all be delicious.
• Use your favourite chocolate bar: rather than using plain dark chocolate, add in your favourite chocolate bar, chopped up of course. One of my favourites are these ones from Hu Chocolate. This hazelnut one is SO good.
• Add a splash of liquor: if you want to enjoy this in the evening (or afternoon, I don't judge), try adding a splash of liquor to this. You can add an Irish cream liqueur such as Bailey's, a splash of rum, or tequila. Tequila would be quite strong and you may lose some of the tahini flavour.

Serving this tahini hot chocolate with these hot chocolate muffins, or these hot chocolate marshmallow cookies are a great idea!

More Drink Recipes

Looking for more drink recipes, check these ones out!

• Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
• Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie with Date Caramel
• Tahini Layered Chocolate Smoothie
• Superfood Mushroom Latte
• Alcohol Free French 75

More Tahini Recipes

If you love tahini, be sure to check these recipes out

• Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies (vegan and gluten-free)
• Vegan Chocolate Tahini Mug Cake
• Harissa Salmon and Orzo with Tahini Dressing
• Kale Tahini Salad with Lentils
• Vegan Soba Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Ready to make this? Let's get to it!

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