Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

A vintage spoon in a mason jar of homemade hot cocoa mix.

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Skip the store-bought options, and make this easy homemade hot cocoa mix recipe with four ingredients for a customizable, lower-sugar option!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Tablespoons (2 ½ cups) or enough for 20 (8 ounce) servings

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $4.00

Equipment

1 mixing bowl
1 whisk

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup monk fruit sweetener
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together until combined.
1 1/2 cups cocoa powder, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup monk fruit sweetener, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Store in an airtight container like a quart-sized mason jar with a lid. It will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 1 year!
When serving, add two tablespoons of cocoa mix to 8 ounces of warmed milk. Stir until no clumps are left with a spoon or handheld frother. Serve immediately (see notes for flavor additions). Top hot cocoa with marshmallows, whipped cream or add a peppermint stick, if desired.

Notes

Prep Tips - This recipe CANNOT be made using water since it's made without powdered milk. Whole milk will give the hot cocoa the creamiest and most delicious end result, but skim, 2% or plant-based milk can be substituted. A handheld frother works best to stir these ingredients together. A spoon works, just have some patience for the ingredients to come together. It may take 1-2 minutes of stirring.

Serving Tips - Here are some delicious additions to stir into your hot cocoa: ½ teaspoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract, cinnamon powder, pumpkin pie spice mix, espresso powder, cayenne/chili powder for a spicy version. We like to add equal parts hot cocoa to coffee for a fun mocha. We bring a Thermos of prepared hot cocoa, a Thermos of coffee, and mugs to make mochas when out hiking or Christmas tree hunting.

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