Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This 2-minute Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix is one of my family’s favorites. I make it with cocoa powder, cinnamon, and allspice for a sweet and gently spiced flavor that turns creamy and delicious when mixed with milk. It’s perfect for gifting and a fun recipe to make with the kids.
Servings: 8
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder , or half a vanilla bean sliced into two pieces (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper , optional for spice
Garnish (optional, pick and choose what you want)
Instructions
- Place sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, all spice and cayenne pepper if using into a bowl and mix well to get rid of clumps.
- Take vanilla bean specs out of half of the vanilla bean piece and combine into the mixture.
- Place the mixture into a mason jar and top with the other half of the vanilla bean piece for decor. Add garnish of choice.
To drink:
- Add 3 tablespoons of cocoa mix and 1 cup milk of choice (or water) for each serving into a mug or pot.
- Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a pot over the stove until the mix dissolves and is smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making this homemade hot chocolate mix is to always stir it into hot milk. I’ve tried mixing it into cold milk before, but it got clumpy and never really blended right. Now I always heat the milk first, and the cocoa melts in smooth and creamy every time, which makes it so much more fun for my kids to sip without those sneaky lumps.
- Sift the cocoa: I like to sift the cocoa powder before mixing. It keeps the hot chocolate smooth and stops any lumps from sneaking in.
- Jar it pretty: When I make this mix for gifts, I layer it in clear jars and top with marshmallows or crushed peppermint. It looks so festive and makes everyone smile.
- Use creamy milk: I love using oat or coconut milk when I want the hot chocolate extra creamy.
- Use hot water if needed: If I don’t have milk, I use hot water. It works, but the hot chocolate will taste lighter and not as creamy.
- Adjust the mix: I tell everyone to add as much or as little of the mix as they like. This recipe is a starting point, so I let the kids make it their own.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg