Decadent Instant Pot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate {Vegan}
This decadent Peanut Butter Instant Pot Hot Chocolate is the perfect touch up of the classic hot chocolate. Rich, creamy and made with only 5 ingredients, this comforting hot chocolate is great for cold days, lazy mornings and life’s indulgent moments.
Suitable for people following a vegan diet.
Hellooooooooooooooo Hot Chocolate season.
And whilst we can agree that the world might not really need another hot chocolate recipe, let’s stop for a moment and make this decadent peanut butter Instant Pot Hot Chocolate anyway.
Because peanut butter and chocolate make the perfect pairing. And on frosty mornings and cold, cold, cold winter days, there ain’t nothing better than shedding those scarves, coats and gloves and settling in with a cup of rich creamy hot chocolate, easily made from scratch. Yes please for some comforting Instant Pot Hot Cocoa.
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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
You want to make this awesome Instant Pot Vegan Hot Chocolate as it starts with simple everyday ingredients:
Almond milk – all the nutty goodness is the starting point
Cocoa – Plus all the chocolaty goodness.
Peanut butter – adds that creamy goodness that is just so addictive.
Dark chocolate – adds that decadent richness to your drink.
Sea salt flakes <= amazing salt that makes your hot chocolate taste oh so good.
Optional – you can add a sweetener of your choice. I suggest maple syrup.
That’s it folks!
Combine these 6 ingredients combined into the richest, decadent, and moreish cup of hot chocolate you have ever had. Honestly, it blows every other hot chocolate out of the water.
Peanut Butter Instant Pot Cocoa: What You Need
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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A quick list of items you will need to make this recipe.
- 8 qt Instant Pot.
- I use and love the 8 qt, extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.
- 3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size.
- This is the perfect pot for whipping up your hot chocolate.
- A simple whisk.
- You need these awesome handy measuring cups and measuring teaspoons to measure out your ingredients.
- Sea salt flakes <= amazing salt that makes your hot chocolate taste good.
- These colourful awesome enamel cups are my go-to serving cups.
- **Check out my list of the best Instant Pot Accessories you can get**.
So, are you ready to learn how to make Decadent Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate from scratch? Gather up your ingredients and let me show you….
How To Make Instant Pot Hot Chocolate:
- Add almond milk (first), peanut butter, maple syrup (if using), peanut butter, chocolate, sea salt flakes and cocoa powder (last) into the Instant Pot insert without stirring.
- Close and lock the lid, turn the valve to sealing position, and set to high pressure, manual or pressure cook for 2 minutes.
- When cook time is completed, switch off the Instant Pot.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes before quick pressure releasing the rest.
- Whisk the Instant Pot Hot Chocolate, strain, and then pour into mugs and serve with toppings of your choice.
How To Make Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate On The Stove
- Heat up the almond milk in a small pot until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, followed by the peanut butter, chocolate, maple syrup and salt.
- Keep whisking until everything is completely combined (it may take a little while for the peanut butter to blend in).
- Make sure the hot chocolate does not boil.
- Pour into cups and serve with toppings of your choice.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate In The Microwave
- Warm the milk in the microwave and set it aside.
- Gently melt together the peanut butter and chocolate in a small bowl.
- Then gradually mix in the warmed milk, followed by the cocoa powder and maple syrup.
- Re-heat until warm but not scorching.
- Transfer into cups and then serve with toppings of your choice.
How To Avoid a Burn Notice
- Add the ingredients in the order I suggest in the steps above. Please DO NOT mix when you add them in.
- You can use a ceramic insert to whip up your Instant Pot Hot Chocolate.
- Switch off the Instant Pot whilst it is undergoing natural pressure release to avoid the hot chocolate sticking on the bottom.
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Tips
- Sieve the cocoa before adding it into the Instant Pot reduce the chance of lumps.
- You can serve as is or strain to remove any lumps of cocoa powder that have not melted.
- Strain or pour out as soon as you have released the pressure, so the cocoa does not sink to the bottom and stick to the insert.
Vegan Hot Chocolate Tips
- Do break the chocolate into small pieces so that they melt quicker.
- Make the hot chocolate does not boil or scorch as this will affect the flavour.
- To keep this recipe vegan, please do use dairy-free chocolate and dairy free cocoa powder. Of course, if you are not following a vegan diet then use whatever you prefer.
Before I share the recipe with you, I would love to answer some of your hot chocolate questions….
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate For A Crowd
Yeap, it is super easy to whip up some Instant Pot Hot Chocolate for a crowd. Great for fall, winter or Christmas Drinks gatherings. simply triple or quadruple the recipes and cook away as normal.
Single Serving Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Whilst this recipe gives you four portions of hot chocolate, it is very easy to quarter the recipe to make yourself a single portion on the stovetop. Perfect for life’s well-deserved me time moments.
Can You Put Peanut Butter In Hot Chocolate
You bet we can, which is what we are doing with this recipe. Why not also try variations with almond butter and cashew butter, this is all about what you like.
Instant Pot Vegan Hot Chocolate With Cashew Milk
Can you make this Instant Pot Hot Chocolate with cashew milk? You bet you can. Simply swap the almond milk for cashew milk and you are good to go.
Vegan Hot Chocolate With Coconut Milk
Yeap, just use coconut milk instead of almond milk.
Vegan Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
You would need to use some dairy-free coconut whipped cream to keep it vegan.
Instant Pot Hot Cocoa Variations
The beauty of this Pressure Cooker Hot Cocoa is that you can add sooooooooo many flavour variations to it. Basically, anything you like.
Instant Pot Peanut Butter Chocolate Flavour Variations
- Cardamom
- Mint
- Peppermint
- Nutella
- Orange zest
- Coconut milk
- Coconut whipped cream
- Whipped cream if you are not vegan
- Baileys
- Brandy
- Rum
Hot Chocolate Topping Ideas
- Marshmallows
- Melted peanut butter
- Sugar strands
- Shaved chocolate
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Serving Ideas
You can serve this easy Instant Pot Hot Chocolate with some of the items suggested below.
Instant Pot Chocolate Oatmeal.
Salted Chocolate Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies.
Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Brownies.
What Is The Difference Between Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa
It turns out that there is a difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa. Hot cocoa is normally a mixture of milk (or water), cocoa powder and sugar, along with optional flavorings like vanilla, peppermint and spices like cinnamon.
On the other hand, hot chocolate is a thicker more decadent drinks as it involves real chocolate melted into some milk. The better the quality of the chocolate the more luxurious the drink. Optional flavourings can be added to taste.
To be honest, I will still interchangeably use the words Instant Pot Hot Chocolate and Instant Pot Hot Cocoa, because I know that whatever I call it, it will still be the warm comforting drink I NEED.
So, here’s to hot chocolate season, cold weather, wood burning fires, me time moments and this decadent vegan hot chocolate, EVERY. Single. Day.
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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 l) almond milk (or dairy-free milk of your choice)
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder dairy-free
- 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup optional
- 2 oz (60 g) dark chocolate dairy free
- pinch sea salt flakes
- Optional toppings: dairy-free whipped cream, melted chocolate, marshmallows
Instructions
Peanut Butter Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Instructions
- Add ingredients into the Instant Pot insert in the following order: almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate and cocoa powder. DO NOT mix together.
- Close and lock the lid, turn the valve to sealing position, and set to high pressure, manual or pressure cook for 2 minutes.
- When cook time is completed, switch off the Instant Pot.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes before quick pressure releasing the rest.
- Whisk the Instant Pot Hot Chocolate, strain, and then pour into mugs and serve with topping of your choice.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Stovetop Instructions
- Heat up the almond milk in a small pot until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, followed by the peanut butter, chocolate and maple syrup.
- Keep whisking until everything is completely combined (it may take a little while for the peanut butter to blend in).
- Make sure the hot chocolate does not come to a boil.
- Pour into mugs and serve with topping of your choice.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Microwave Instructions
- Warm the milk in the microwave and set it aside.
- Gently melt together the peanut butter and chocolate in a small bowl.
- Then gradually mix in the warmed milk, followed by the cocoa powder and maple syrup.
- Re-heat until warmed but not scorching.
- Transfer into mugs and then serve with topping of your choice.
Video
Notes
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Tips
- Sieve the cocoa before adding it into the Instant Pot reduce the chance of lumps.
- You can serve as is or strain to remove any lumps of cocoa powder that have not melted.
- Strain or pour out as soon as you have released the pressure, so the cocoa does not sink to the bottom and stick to the insert.
