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Hot Chocolate Mix

This simple Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix makes for an excellent food gift. Thanks to ground cashews and coconut milk powder, it makes a super creamy hot chocolate without the need to add non-dairy milk. Just add water! Nut-free option included. Makes 3-4 cups

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cane sugar
  • 1/3 cup raw cashews
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder preferably Dutch processed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla bean
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk powder
To make hot chocolate with the mix:
  • 1 cup water or non dairy milk such as oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoon of the above hot chocolate mix. Use 1/3 cup for a more rich and creamy hot chocolate.

Instructions

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  1. Make your hot chocolate mix: Add the sugar, cashews, cocoa powder and all purpose flour to a spice grinder or a blender with a grinder blade and process until the mixture is very powdery.
  2. Then add the rest of the ingredients and process again for 5 to 10 seconds until everything is incorporated well, and it's smooth and powdery.
  3. Transfer this mixture to your storage container or mason, jar, and store or gift. Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a months. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months) 
  4. To make hot chocolate with this mix: Add 1 cup of water or non dairy milk and 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Mix well to combine. (Use 1/3 cup mix per 1 cup water for extra thick hot chocolate)
  5. Then let it come to a good boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a minute. Whisk well so that the mixture mixes in and thickens. Then switch off heat.
  6. Pour the hot chocolate into your cup. Top with your favorite vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream and serve.
  7. Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a month. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months)

Notes

  • This hot chocolate mix does not need non-dairy milk added to it. It works well with just water as well.
  • Substitutions:If you cannot find coconut milk powder, just omit it and use the hot chocolate with non-dairy milk instead.
  • To make it nut-free:Omit the cashews and use the hot chocolate mix with a thick non-dairy milk such as oat milk or soy milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.