Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
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The homemade hot chocolate mix makes a rich, creamy, chocolatey, cocoa drink using few basic ingredients. It's the perfect gift for the holidays. Looks pretty in cute jars for gifting and makes delicious hot cocoa that'll warm you up during winter.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup premium quality cocoa powder
- ¾ cup dry milk powder (or dry creamer)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Milk to hot water to serve
Optional Add Ons
- Dark choco chips
- mini marshmallows
- crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Start with instant dry milk powder. Add it to the mason jar and press to level it.
- Sift cocoa powder before measuring. This helps to remove lumps and also makes the layering look even and smooth. Add the mentioned amount of cocoa powder on top of powdered sugar. Press it to make it level. You'll have distinct layers of each ingredient.
- Add powdered sugar. I prefer to add a generous pinch of kosher salt to the mix. Salt enhances the taste of the sweet drink.
- This is your basic homemade hot chocolate mix.
- Topping add-ons (add to mason jar if gifting)
- Top that with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy.
- Add topping after mixing homemade chocolate mix with hot milk or water to the cup.
- Note you don't have to add all the ingredients in distinct layers. Simply mix all ingredients in a bowl, transfer to cute jars, and then gift it.
- Leaving the ingredients in distinct layers is one of the nice ways of letting your family or friends know what went into the homemade mix of the hot chocolate recipe.
Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- Use premium quality ingredients. Using the best quality unsweetened cocoa powder makes it taste better.
- Sift cocoa powder before measuring. This helps remove all lumps from the powder.
- A touch of kosher salt helps balance the sweetness of hot cocoa.
- If gifting it in a mason jar, add a note to mention the layers of ingredients and instructions on how to use the mix to make a cup of homemade chocolate mix.
- Best cup of hot cocoa, heat 1 cup milk or water. In a saucepan heat 1 cup of whole mix and 2 tablespoons (adjust) of the homemade mix, keep whisking until the drink comes together. Don't boil too much. For extra chocolate-y rich taste stir in grated chocolate or choco chips. Top it off with mini marshmallows and peppermint candy.
- Add flavorings and spices if you like. Stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and pumpkin spice to the chocolate mix to make a warm, cozy drink.
- Make adult hot cocoa with liqueurs. Liqueurs like Baileys Irish cream, Kahlua, Amaretto or add other favorite liqueurs of your choice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
108g
(36%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
1414mg
(59%)
Potassium
1461mg
(42%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
83g
(166%)
Vitamin A
981IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
623mg
(62%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2medium sized bottles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 108g | 36% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1414mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1461mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 83g | 166% |
| Vitamin A | 981IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 623mg | 62% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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