This Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate mix is a 6-ingredient, just-add-water recipe that makes the creamiest, richest vegan hot cocoa ever! It’s so easy to mix up and stays fresh all winter long!
In Utah we’ve had such a mild season this year that I can hardly call it winter! Especially being born and raised in Chicago, any day in January or February that breaches freezing feels like spring to me! However, I am not quite ready to let go of all the coziness that winter brings! Especially an excuse to enjoy a hot cup of cocoa! So, today we’re making this Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix!
I love having this on hand in the pantry to pull out and mix up after playing in the snow! It’s a 6-ingredient, just-add-water recipe that makes the creamiest, richest vegan hot cocoa ever! Seriously this isn’t just any cup of cocoa. It’s so rich and chocolatey, and the addition of vanilla beans and sea salt really make it extra special!
I created this Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix recipe because most store-bought mixes contain dairy, which is no bueno for yours truly. However, I love the convenience of having a pre-made mix on hand, because you never know when the moment will be just right for a cozy cup of cocoa!
How to make Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
- Blend Carefully! The double dose of chocolate from cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate makes this extra creamy and decadent, and requires the use of a blender {and obviously I recommend using a Vitamix!}! Be careful and do not blend too much or the chocolate will melt and make a mess! I recommend pulsing a few times until everything is combined!
- Storage. Store the mix in an airtight container, like a large glass jar and keep it cool or at room temperature. We enjoyed this all season long!
- Serving. Use ¼ to 1/3 cup mix for every 1 cup of boiling water, depending on how rich you like your cocoa!
Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix: Substitutions
Here are a few possible substitutions for this recipe!
- Coconut milk powder. To keep this recipe dairy-free I only recommend using coconut milk powder, as I do not know of any other similar dairy-free products on the market! If you don’t mind dairy, regular dry milk powder works well!
- Bittersweet chocolate. Any chocolate works great in this recipe. Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs! Obviously, the darker the chocolate…the richer the taste! 😉
- Vanilla Bean. ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract works too, however I far prefer vanilla beans!
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Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry coconut milk powder
- ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, grated.
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ vanilla bean seeded
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the container of your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender) and pulse until the mixture is homogenous. Be very careful not to over-blend!
- Transfer mixture to an airtight, glass container and store at room temperature.
- To enjoy, stir ¼ to 1/3 cup of hot chocolate mix into 1 cup boiling water.
- Top with marshmallows or extra grated chocolate and enjoy!
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