Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa Mix (Homemade)
Indulge in the rich flavor of this Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix—it's even tastier than the store-bought ones! It also makes a fantastic option for a DIY holiday gift. This blend is both dairy-free and can be customized to be sugar-free, providing a warm and comforting way to beat the winter chill.
Servings: 6 cups (enough for 3 pint jars)
Equipment
Ingredients
Hot Cocoa Mix
- 2 cups powdered coconut milk*
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar OR powdered Swerve
- 1 1/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder I prefer Dutch-processed
- 1/3 cup brown sugar OR brown Swerve
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips*
Toppings
- crushed peppermints
- crushed mint chocolate dairy free
- marshmallows
- M&M's if not dairy free
- shredded coconut
Spiked Hot Cocoa (1 oz of one of the following)
- Bourbon
- Dark Rum
- Baileys
- Kahlua
- Peanut Butter Whiskey
Instructions
- COMBINE: Add all the ingredients except for the topping to a large mixing bowl. Mix together until evenly combined.
- SIFT: Add mixture to a sifter or sieve to remove any large clumps. This process will ensure your mixture is nice and fine. Stir together one more time making sure there is no white left in the mix.
- STORE: Scoop the mixture into containers or jars of choice. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
- DRINK: Place 1/4- 1/3 cup cocoa mix in a mug along with 3/4-1 cup of hot milk of choice. Top with marshmallows or toppings of choice. If you like it extra sweet, stir in some honey.
Video
Notes
- I like to keep my mix sugar-free by using Swerve of Monk Fruit. However, feel free to sub regular powdered sugar and brown sugar.
- If you are not dairy-free you can use regular milk powder.
- I love Hu Kitchen's dairy-free chocolate chips.
- The jars I am using in the photos are old jelly jars by Bonne Maman. Any jar will work as a gift though.
- You can use hot water instead of milk when mixing the drink, however, it won't be as creamy and delicious.