Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Hot Cocoa with Almond Milk 3.6 (284) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 30, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This dairy-free take on a classic compromises nothing in taste and can be made with any soy, rice, or nut milk. Ingredients 4 cups unsweetened almond milk 2 cinnamon sticks, split lengthwise ¼ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder 2 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70 percent cacao), finely chopped ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon coarse salt Directions Bring milk and cinnamon sticks to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks, rinse, and reserve. Whisk in cocoa, chocolate, sugar, and salt, whisking vigorously until mixture is foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide among mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. Rate it Print