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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Drinks » Hot Chocolate In Coconut Milk (chocolate En Leche De Coco)

    Hot Chocolate in Coconut Milk (Chocolate en Leche de Coco)

    Jan 21, 2026 by Erica Dinho · 35 Comments

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    This hot chocolate in coconut milk is creamy, rich and delicious. The perfect drink for breakfast or afternoon snack.

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    What’s not to love? For me this is heaven in a cup. Hot chocolate made in coconut milk or Chocolate en Leche de Coco is a traditional Colombian recipe and this delicious drink is perfect this time of year!

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    In Colombia we have different hot chocolate variations and we love to drink it for breakfast and afternoon snack. Chocolate Santafereño, Chocolate en Agua and Chocolate con Arequipe are some delicious hot chocolate recipes.

    This recipe is one of my favorite ways to make hot chocolate. It's rich, creamy and the coconut flavor is wonderful.

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    Ingredients to Make Coconut Hot Chocolate

    You'll find the printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions below.

    Coconut Milk: I recommend using a good quality canned coconut milk.

    Milk: I like to use whole milk for a rich and creamier drink.

    Chocolate: Sweet or semi sweet chocolate, use your favorite brand and a good quality.

    Sugar: Add sugar to your taste, if you like sweet hot chocolate like I do.

    Shredded Coconut: To garnish before serving.

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    What to Serve with Hot Chocolate

    Some of my favorite breads to serve with this coconut hot chocolate for snack are buñuelos, pandebono, almojábanas and pan blandito.

    If you are serving this drink for breakfast try my cheese arepas, huevos pericos or arepa de huevo recipes.

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    Hot Chocolate in Coconut Milk Recipe

    Erica Dinho
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 616 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups coconut milk
    • 3 cups milk
    • 7 oz sweet chocolate, chopped
    • Sugar to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the milk in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point, add the coconut milk & chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, add the sugar.
    • Whisk vigorously or transfer to a blender. Reheat gently and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 11gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 801mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 276mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword Coconut Hot Chocolate
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Sera

      April 27, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      Is there a way to modify this for lactose intolerance?

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