This Dairy-free Vegan Chocolate Fondue Recipe is made in 5 minutes with 6 ingredients! It’s the perfect fancy dessert to feed a crowd! Plus it’s paleo!
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There are many different kinds of love.
I love my husband
I love my kids.
I love my slippers.
I love chocolate.
Obviously, not all kinds of love are the same {I love my family more than chocolate, I promise}…but they’re all worthy of celebrating {shoutout to fluffy slippers everywhere}!
My favorite thing about Valentine’s Day is that it’s about showing the people in your life how much you love them! I don’t know about you, but the way to my heart is through my stomach…and chocolate is most definitely my love language {can I get an amen}! This Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Fondue is the perfect recipe to make to show that special someone in your life just how much you care
I am in love with this dairy-free chocolate fondue recipe for like a million reasons!
Why this Vegan Chocolate Fondue is so amazing…
- It’s healthier than your average fondue recipe! This recipe is dairy-free and can easily be made paleo without refined sugar!
- It’s E-A-S-Y! Did you ever think you could make a rich, creamy, vegan fondue recipe in 5 minutes FLAT!? Well it’s true you can. All because….
- This dairy-free Chocolate Fondue is made in the Vitamix! I don’t have to tell you that I make almost everything in my Vitamix. I have made smoothies, muffins, pancakes, brownies, even yeasted bread…and now, I bring you FONDUE!
How to make Vegan Chocolate Fondue
This Vegan Chocolate Fondue truly is a breeze to make.
1. Use a Vitamix
Simply toss most of the ingredients in the Vitamix and blend for 1 minute. This will heat up the wet ingredients just in time to add the chocolate and blend for 4 more minutes.
As the mixture continues to heat up, the chocolate will melt and the mixture will become velvety smooth! Once your fondue has reached a creamy consistency, add a splash of vanilla, pulse and serve!
2. What to dip in chocolate fondue
There are virtually endless possibilities of what you can dip in this Vegan & paleo Chocolate Fondue! Fresh fruit, marshmallows, brownies, pretzels, nuts {salted cashews…I die}, angel food cake, potato chips…seriously let your imagination {and taste buds} run wild!
Vegan Chocolate Fondue: Substitutions
As always I recommend making the recipe exactly as written for the best results, however here are a few thoughts on potential substitutions.
- Coconut Cream: I do not recommend substituting anything for the coconut cream {especially not low-fat coconut milk}! If you’ve ever opened a can of coconut cream then you know that half of the mixture is solid and the other half is liquid. You need that consistency to create a super creamy fondue. The only other potential substitution could be a dairy-free half-and-half or heavy whipping cream {not vegan if you use dairy}!
- Granulated Sugar: There’s a little more substitution wiggle room with your sweetener! You can use any granulated sugar {I have tried raw organic sugar and coconut sugar with great results}, maple syrup, or honey {not vegan}. The best results are achieved using granulated sugar!
- Chocolate Chips: Use any chopped chocolate or chip variety of your liking. My absolute favorites are Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate chips. However, if you need an allergy-friendly chocolate try Enjoy Life. You can also use unsweetened baking chocolate {100% cocoa} in place of the chocolate chips, but you will need to increase the amount of sugar used {unless you like intense dark chocolate}! Most varieties of milk chocolate are not vegan, but you absolutely can use it if you don’t need to stick to a vegan diet.
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Vegan Chocolate Fondue
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can coconut cream*
- 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 TBS granulated sugar**
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips***
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add coconut cream, cocoa powder, sugar and salt to the container of your Vitamix.
- Blend, starting on low gradually increasing to medium (speed setting #5).
- Blend at medium speed for 1 minute.
- Turn off blender and add chocolate.
- Blend starting on low and increasing to high (speed setting 10).
- Blend at high speed for 4 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture in smooth.
- And vanilla and blend until just combined
- Serve warm with your favorite foods to dip in chocolate! Some suggestions: fruit of any kind, angel food cake, brownies, marshmallows, pretzels, the sky’s the limit!
Notes
**Any granulated sugar may be used, including raw, organic, or coconut sugar.
***Or chopped, semisweet chocolate
Nutrition
Since Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, let’s all take a moment and think about the people in our lives. What a beautiful gift it is to love and be loved in return. Even if you think Valentine’s Day is a hokey holiday created by companies to sell cards and chocolates, let’s put that thinking aside and let it serve as a reminder to us to show people how much we love them. Whether it’s your husband, your kids, your best friend or your mom, everyone needs a reminder of how special they are every now and then. And I can’t think of a better way to spread the love than a night-in enjoying this Vegan Chocolate Fondue!
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Connie
How can I make it thicker
Jill
Do you use the entire can of coconut milk, or just the solid coconut cream?
Irela Garcia
Hi Laura,
Do you know if this would work in a chocolate fountain?
Laura
Hey Irela! I don’t anticipate that it would work well in a chocolate fountain. In my experience chocolate fountains require a very high oil : chocolate ratio!
Kristin
I’m wondering if these comments are still being monitored so long after the fact, but am wondering whether it would work to make this in advance? Am considering making for a work event and would rather make using my Vitamix at home. Wondering if anyone has tried that and how re-heating has worked out?
Laura
Hey Kristin! I’m always watching comments on all of my recipes! 😉 Yes I absolutely have made it and reheated the leftovers with excellent results. I’d recommend gently warming it over low heat on the stove if you can, otherwise gently reheating in the microwave works well too!
Michele McCool
Will a regular blender do as well?
Laura
If you use a regular blender I suggest melting the chocolate first. The beauty of this recipe is just tossing it all into the Vitamix because it is powerful enough to melt the chocolate. You can always use the stovetop to make this recipe instead of a blender!
Liz
Such a good idea using coconut cream! Perfect Valentine’s day treat 🙂
Laura
Isn’t coconut cream magical?!
Emily
OOH WOW. This seriously looks restaurant worthy. Of course all of your dishes look restaurant worthy, but I love how you made it with coconut cream.
Laura
I think it’s BETTER than those popular fondue restaurants! 😉
Alisa Fleming
Yes, dairy-free chocolate fondue! This is a dessert that I love. No one can ever tell it’s made w/ coconut 🙂
Laura
I agree!! It totally doesn’t taste coconutty!
Maria
What a healthy spin on this! I will dip anything in chocolate 😉
Laura
Heck yes! I’m with you!
Shannon @ KISS in the Kitchen
That chocolate fondue looks so amazing– perfect for Vday! And …..everyday ;).
Laura
Thank you Shannon!
amanda -runtothefinish
I’ve thought about doing this before but never actually have. I think it would be such a fun way to connect!
Laura
We LOVE going on dates to get fondue but it’s super pricey! So we much rather make our own and enjoy it together after the kids are in bed!
rachel @ athletic avocado
This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! Just so perfect for V-day 🙂
Laura
It is a great little date night in recipe!
Emily Kyle
Oh man, I’m going to have to make this for my husband for V-Day! I love that this is made in a Vitamix, it couldn’t be any easier (or more delicious!)
Laura
YES! SO easy and the perfect little romantic treat!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit
I am going to make this and hide in the closet so I don’t have to share it! I love that it is vegan and that you used coconut cream! Cannot wait to eat it up!
Laura
LOL Meg I totally have hidden while eating dessert before! #nosharing #butthekidsalwaysfindme
Sarah
Simply delicious and the perfect way to celebrate if you ask me! It’s not to heavy and it’s perfect to pair with fruit, marshmallows, crackers, pretty much anything and it’s one the whole family will enjoy!
Laura
Yes! So many great dipping options!