Curled up under a soft cozy blanket with a steaming cup of cocoa radiating heat, that is where you can find me all winter long. I love a good cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows on top, of course. In the past I used the store bought packets, not realizing just how ridiculously simple and inexpensive it is to make hot cocoa mix.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Not only is homemade cocoa mix easy to make, it tastes great and you have complete control over the ingredients. My mix recipe has less sugar than most because I prefer a rich chocolaty cocoa. I also included a bit of Ovaltine because it adds a slight malty flavor in the background. But feel free to omit this ingredient if you are not a fan. Most cocoa recipes call for powdered milk but I left this ingredient out because I didn’t think it added much to the flavor. I also found that the powdered milk did not fully dissolve and clumps settled at the bottom of my mug . . . Yuck!
Ingredients:
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Powdered Coffee Creamer
1/2 cup Chocolate Malt Ovaltine
Thoroughly mix all ingredients, I use a fork to combine powders. Transfer to an air tight container and use within three months.Feel free to change the measurements to fit your tastes. If you prefer a sweet dessert hot cocoa, increase the amount of powdered sugar. Flavored coffee creamer instead of plain would make a wonderful cup of cocoa as well.
Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
This hot cocoa mix recipe is not only quick and easy...it tastes awesome too. Mkae it to enjoy yourself or to give as gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Powdered Coffee Creamer
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Malt Ovaltine
Instructions
Thoroughly mix all ingredients, I use a fork to combine powders. Transfer to an air tight container and use within three months.Feel free to change the measurements to fit your tastes. If you prefer a sweet dessert hot cocoa, increase the amount of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 128Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 4mgSodium 34mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 2gSugar 15gProtein 3g
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Yum! Hot cocoa is the best, and I’m super excited to try making my own mix so I can just have it whenever I want! Thanks for the recipe, I’m pinning this for sure, and I included it in my roundup of 11 warm, delicious fall drinks that went up this morning! http://practicallyfunctional.com/11-warm-delicious-fall-drinks/
Aww that little heart marshmallow ♥
It’s all about the details 😀
This sounds fabulous. And would make a great homemade Christmas gift. Is this gluten free?
Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
P.
Thanks Peggy! It is gluten free. Just make sure that the powdered coffee creamer that you use is labeled as gluten free because that varies depending on the product/brand. Have a wonderful week!
Peggy, It just dawned on me that this cocoa recipe also includes Ovaltine. For gluten free I would suggest omitting this ingredient. The Ovaltine package states that it may contain wheat. Hope you enjoy 😀
I needed this cocoa mix in my life! Thank you so much for sharing on Frugal Girls. I can’t wait to give it away as presents for Christmas!!
Thanks! I hope everyone enjoys the gifts!
Nicole, Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me on this!!!
Sounds good! As per the powdered milk, another recipe I saw says to run it through the food processor to get rid of those nasty clumps.
Hi Kim! Yes, that is a great tip. Thanks!