3-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Malt

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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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