Add all of the ingredients except for the vanilla extract to a pot. Turn the stove to medium heat, and warm up the mixture. Whisk while cooking. Once the liquid heats up, the cocoa will mix in and dissolve.
Don't boil the mixture. Heat until the hot cocoa is warmed to your preferred temperature and all of the ingredients are dissolved.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Carefully pour or ladle in your favorite mug!
Top with some vegan whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top.
Chocolate Syrup
Whisk together the cocoa powder and maple syrup until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated. Warm up if desired.
Notes
You can substitute the cane sugar with maple syrup or agave - whatever you like. The amount may vary.
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