Hot Chocolate Mix
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe uses five pantry ingredients and comes together in about ten minutes with no stovetop needed, delivering a rich, creamy cup without the gritty texture of store-bought packets.
Equipment
- Fine mesh sifter or sieve
- Dry measuring cups
- Dry measuring spoons
- Kitchen scale - optional
- Airtight glass jar or container
- Funnel - optional
- Labels or marker - optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder - 240g
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 85g, natural or Dutch-processed
- 1 cup granulated sugar - 200g
- 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer - 120g, optional
- 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
For Serving
- 0.5 cup mini marshmallows - optional
Instructions
- Sift the cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing with a spoon to break up clumps and discarding any hard lumps.
- Add the dry milk powder and non-dairy creamer to the bowl with the sifted cocoa.
- Add the sugar and salt to the bowl.
- Whisk all the ingredients together vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is a uniform light brown color with no streaks.
- Use a funnel to transfer the mix into an airtight glass jar, pressing down gently to remove air pockets, and seal tightly.
- Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry pantry away from heat and direct sunlight, labeling with the mixing ratio.
- To serve, add ⅓ cup of mix to a mug and pour in 8 ounces of hot milk or water, stirring constantly. Top with marshmallows if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Sift the cocoa powder every time to avoid a gritty texture in the finished drink.
- Use hot, not boiling, liquid for the best dissolving results; simmering water or milk prevents scalding the dry milk and creamer.
- Stir while pouring the hot liquid to keep the cocoa from clumping at the bottom of the mug.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing the sugar to ¾ cup for a darker, less sweet cup.
- This recipe scales up easily; double or triple it for larger batches.
- Keep moisture out of the jar by always using a dry scoop to prevent clumping over time.
- Warm the mug with hot water before preparing the drink to keep it hotter longer.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dry mix for a flavored variation.
- This mix can be used as a shortcut for chocolate milkshakes, baking, and mocha smoothies.
- For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk powder for the dry milk and omit the creamer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
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