Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (No Powdered Sugar)
Whip up a cozy homemade hot chocolate mix (no powdered sugar!) with cocoa powder, cane sugar, and milk powder. A simple pantry staple perfect for winter nights or gifting in jars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups organic cane sugar or swap half for vanilla sugar
- 1 ½ cups whole milk powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ½ teaspoon vanilla powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together cocoa powder, sugar, milk powder, and sea salt.
- Whisk until all ingredients are completely combined.
- Stir in any optional flavorings.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Label and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
To Serve:
- Warm 1 cup of milk.
- Whisk in 2–3 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix until smooth and frothy.
- Top with homemade marshmallows or whipped cream.
- This recipe can also be made with boiling water if needed, though milk gives the best flavor.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk powder for the whole milk powder.
Double or triple the recipe for gifting or batch cooking.
Add spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or cloves for seasonal flavor variations.
Shelf Life: Up to 6 months in a sealed jar; longer if vacuum sealed.
Double or triple the recipe for gifting or batch cooking.
Add spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or cloves for seasonal flavor variations.
Shelf Life: Up to 6 months in a sealed jar; longer if vacuum sealed.