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3-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Malt

Two glasses of our 3-ingredient Vegan Chocolate Malt shake

You get a malt.
You get a malt.
You get a malt.
Everybody gets as malt!

Don’t mind me. I just think saying things in an Oprah voice will never not be funny.

Three scoops of vegan vanilla coconut ice cream for making our Chocolate Malt Shake

Did you know I used to be an ice cream scooper? In high school, I worked in a movie theatre with a restaurant inside and I made all the milkshakes, cherry limeades, sundaes, etc. It was a hard job, but someone had to do it (poor, poor me).

One of my favorite things to make was chocolate malts. To be honest, if there was a little extra leftover, it totally went into my cup. Shhh, don’t tell my old boss. I’m sure there’s still some way I’d get in trouble for that.

Wood cutting board with maca, vegan ice cream, and chocolate sauce for making a Chocolate Vegan Malt

This, however, isn’t your average malt.

For starters, just 3 ingredients, 1 blender, and 5 minutes required.
Second, it’s dairy-free thanks to Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream (hubba).
Third, it’s made with HOMEMADE Vegan Chocolate Syrup (that’s naturally sweetened)!
Lastly, the malt flavor doesn’t come from some mystery powder (what is that stuff anyway?). It’s the superfood maca.

Blender with ingredients for making our 3-ingredient Vegan Chocolate Malt recipe

Maca not only adds antioxidants and amino acids and rainbows and unicorns (I kid, I kid), it also adds a smoky, malty flavor that is reminiscent of a traditional malt. Yipee for healthy swaps!

Freshly blended gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Malt shake

Look at that swirl, tho.

I hope you all love this malt! It’s:

Creamy
Thick
Perfectly
Super chocolaty
Malty
& Oh-so delicious

This is the perfect dessert to make when you want to indulge while also reaping a few health benefits. Not into chocolate (who are you?)? Leave it out and go for vanilla! Or add some strawberries for a fruity twist. Dream big, people.

This recipe is a great gateway into the world of maca powder, which can also be added to things like coconut yogurt, hot chocolate, chia pudding, and smoothies!

If you try this recipe, let me know! I love your comments, ratings, and (as always) your photos tagged #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

Two glasses of our gluten-free vegan Chocolate Malt drizzled with chocolate sauce

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Two glasses of Vegan Chocolate Malt topped with coconut whip and chocolate syrup
5 from 5 votes

3-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Malt

Easy, 3-ingredient vegan chocolate malt with creamy vanilla bean coconut ice cream, naturally sweetened chocolate syrup, and superfood maca powder!
Author: Minimalist Baker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Category: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? Best when fresh.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

MALT

  • 2 cups Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream (or store-bought)
  • 2 Tbsp Vegan Chocolate Syrup* (plus more for topping)
  • 1 tsp maca powder* (more to taste)

FOR TOPPING optional

  • Coconut whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Add ice cream, chocolate syrup, and maca powder and blend on low until creamy and smooth. If it has trouble blending, add a bit of almond or coconut milk (I didn't find it necessary and prefer my malts thick).

  2. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chocolate syrup for intense chocolate flavor or maca for a more "malty" flavor.
  3. Enjoy as is or top with coconut whipped cream and more chocolate syrup (optional). Best when fresh.

Notes

*If you don't care to make chocolate syrup, either use a store-bought vegan-friendly brand, or try subbing cocoa or cacao powder.
*Maca powder adds the malty flavor in this dessert. If you can't get your hands on it, just leave it out!
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without additional chocolate syrup or coconut whipped cream.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 2)

  • Calories: 303
  • Fat: 14.5g
  • Saturated fat: 8.9g
  • Sodium: 115mg
  • Carbohydrates: 40.5g
  • Fiber: 1.3g
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Protein: 4.9g
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  1. Avatar for brennabrenna says

    May 7, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Just made this, yum!! So glad you reccommended maca powder too, I really like the nutty flavor.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for KrissyKrissy says

    June 30, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    This is great!
    I made my own lazy chocolate sauce by whisking while melting together vegan chocolate chips and almond milk. The maca powder even smells good. Do you have more recipes involving this ingredient you have just introduced me to?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 2, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Hi Krissy! We don’t have too many recipes with maca yet, but I’ll be sure to pass your comment along and hopefully we do more with it in the future!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for KatelynKatelyn says

    January 23, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    So I am OBSESSED with malted milkshakes, well, just malt in general. Does the maca REALLY give it the malt flavor?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      January 23, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      It does!! Try it out!

      Reply
  4. Avatar for SkinnyMeSkinnyMe says

    November 27, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    I made this last night and it was delicious! I added shredded dark chocolate on top and its amazing.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Emily @ Robust RecipesEmily @ Robust Recipes says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:58 am

    These look amazing! What a clever use of maca powder. I have been loving it for it’s health benefits in smoothies and hot chocolate. I can’t wait to give this one a try! :)

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Güvenlik Kamera SistemleriGüvenlik Kamera Sistemleri says

    October 12, 2016 at 1:26 am

    It looks so delicious :)

    Reply
  7. Avatar for CassieCassie says

    October 7, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Sorry Oprah, but for me it would’ve gone more like this:

    “I get a malt.
    I get a malt.
    I get a malt.
    NOBODY BUT ME GETS A MALT.”

    Wink wink.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for SusanSusan says

    October 7, 2016 at 12:45 am

    In Papua New Guinea or I would be making it NOW! Enjoyed your humerous writing also!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 7, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      I love how much you travel, auntie! We’re in Shanghai right now! xoxo

      Reply
      • Avatar for SusanSusan says

        October 11, 2016 at 1:46 am

        Oh great! Glad to hear you are seeing the world also! Enjoy!

        Reply
  9. Avatar for AustinAustin says

    October 5, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    First off, it’s really really good!
    I did a modified version – I made 2 different flavors chocolate and raspberry and splice them together and finish it with chocolate on top.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 7, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Lovely, thanks for sharing Austin!

      Reply
  10. Avatar for Hari ChandanaHari Chandana says

    October 3, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Looks super delicious.. Love it!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for SamSam says

    October 2, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Yummy! I can’t wait to try this and tell folks!!! Thanks!!!!!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for The Wooden SpoonThe Wooden Spoon says

    October 2, 2016 at 11:29 am

    This sounds amazing.

    Reply
  13. Avatar for JennyJenny says

    October 2, 2016 at 8:43 am

    We made this for dessert last night and it was such a hit – we had over some vegan friends and wanted to impress them. We had to show them the recipe before they’d eat it since they were convinced it wasn’t actually vegan, lol!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 7, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      So lovely! Thanks Jenny!

      Reply
  14. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    October 2, 2016 at 3:16 am

    We don’t have Malts in the UK, or if we do I’ve never seen one. But this looks absolutely delicious and I love malt hot drinks, so definitely going to try it out! Thank you

    – Natalie

    Reply
  15. Avatar for GeorginaGeorgina says

    October 2, 2016 at 2:08 am

    Swapping malt powder for maca powder is something I wouldn’t have thought of but it’s such an excellent idea – thank you Dana, I will definitely be experimenting with this.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for GiselleR @ ExSloth.comGiselleR @ ExSloth.com says

    October 1, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I have yet to experiment with maca powder but these are about to be my starting point.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

    October 1, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Three things:

    1. That Blendtec swirl has me swooning.
    2. I used to be an ice cream scooper too. Cold Stone Creamery baby!
    3. Maca FTW!! <3

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 7, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      I knew we were separated at birth ;D

      Reply
  18. Avatar for PaulPaul says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Have you done a comparison of Blendtec and Vitamix?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 5, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      We have and Dana prefers her Blendtec :)

      Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 7, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Also, Paul, I will be doing a more indepth comparison between the two soon! Stay tuned!

      Reply
  19. Avatar for Rhian @ RhianRhian @ Rhian's Recipes says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:34 am

    I’ve been trying to find ways to use Maca powder and this looks like the perfect thing to make! It looks delicious! Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for BrooklynBrooklyn says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Oh yummy! I will definitely have to try this one out as dairy never seems to settle good with me.

    Reply
  21. Avatar for MadeleineMadeleine says

    October 1, 2016 at 5:23 am

    Ohhh goodness this looks so good! All full of things I love! Thank you for sharing this :D

    Reply
    • Avatar for Laura @ Raise Your GardenLaura @ Raise Your Garden says

      October 3, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Me too, vanilla bean anything is amazing with a big zing in it!!!! I was actually an ice cream scooper for many years for a part-time job and it was a lot of fun~ I remember working with malt the first time “on the job” loved making milkshakes with malt, it was so fun. Great summer job for a teenager. This brings back fond memories.

      Reply

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