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This dairy-free hot chocolate mix is so delicious and ridiculously easy to mix up. I always hated buying hot chocolate mix from the grocery store. It is loaded with many chemicals, and preservatives, and often includes powdered milk. Blegh.
I realize there is a definite convenience factor in adding hot water to a hot cocoa mix. But when we used store-bought hot chocolate, the flavor was just not worth the calories. If you want to make a mix with powdered milk included, this one from Eating on a Dime is highly-rated.
I was not happy with storebought hot chocolate mix, so I got out my trusty recipe and we started using my homemade mix. This mix is dairy-free, which gives you the freedom to use whatever kind of milk your heart desires. Not only can you up your milk game with this mix but you can also choose a high-quality organic cocoa powder, raw cocoa powder, or gourmet even.
Original Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix
My incredibly sweet oldest daughter Ellie shared this recipe originally here when she was only 7 years old. She was my little helper in the kitchen and was always by my side. Since I was blogging, she wanted to blog too. But here were are today and she is 18 years old now.
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Sniff sniff.
I’m not crying.
Her writing on here never took off and I figured it was high time I update her post with some updated pictures and information.
Her original post included talk of loving me. I’m a good cook. I make popcorn and other good foods, including chili that’s not spicy.
Oh her little post was so cute and I have it! But we were due for an update so here it is…
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Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1 ¾ c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. cocoa powder heaping
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
One Serving of Hot Chocolate
- 2 tbsp. hot chocolate mix
- 1 ¼ c. milk of your choice
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly. Remove or break up any clumps.
- Store the hot chocolate mix in a quart-size jar or airtight container.
To Make a Cup of Hot Chocolate
- Heat about 1 ¼ cups of your milk of choice in a small saucepan or in a microwave-safe cup in the microwave. Do not let boil.
- Add two tablespoons of mix to your heated milk. Stir and enjoy!
Nutrition
That was so so easy right?? I get why Ellie shared it! I remember her making little baggies of this mix and giving them to friends. She was so proud of herself!
We kinda got a thing for hot chocolate. If you’re interested in some of our other favorite hot chocolate recipes, be sure to check out my Mint Hot Chocolate and Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Blessings!
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