The Foodie Affair

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Published on , Last Updated on by

Jump to Recipe

This Hot Cocoa Mix recipe without powdered milk is a simple combination cocoa, sweetener, and real chocolate bits for a decadent cup of cocoa! Make your own chocolatey and creamy homemade hot chocolate with three ingredient! 

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe in mason jars on a red plate

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Burr! Baby, it’s cold outside! The wind is blowing, leaves are covering my courtyard and we’re getting blasts of rain!

Yep, it looks like I better start digging through my drawers for warm socks!

The “cold” spell here in California probably feels like spring to some of you, but I am such a whiny wimp when it’s cold. It’s a love-dislike relationship.

I love warming up with sweaters, soup and hot drinks, but hate dislike the wet soppy mess that comes with rain.

Clear cup of hot cocoa mix recipe topped with marshmallows

Cocoa Mix Without Creamer or Dry Milk

Hot cocoa can instantly turn a dreary cold day into a comfortable winter wonderland! Yes.

Yes it can, so I’ve mixed a batch of cocoa mix to have whenever our bellies want a warm cup of creamy hot chocolate.

There are a lot of instant cocoa recipes that adds powdered creamer or dry milk to the cocoa mix, but if you are dairy-free or limit the amount of dairy in your diet, then that combination isn’t going to be optimal.

Alan prefers 1% low-fat milk and I like almond milk, so we can each have of favorite milk with this recipe.

Ingredients In Hot Cocoa Mix 

This recipe is adjustable to your dietary preference.  Gather these ingredients: 

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Sweetener of your choice (granulated sugar, coconut sugar, xylitol, erythritol, monk fruit)
  • Semi-sweet chocolate pieces or baking chips (use sugar free chips like Lily’s for low carb option)
A Tablespoon of Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe With Marshmallows

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe For Gift Giving

Homemade hot cocoa also makes wonderful holiday gifts for co-workers, teachers or friends.

Give individual servings wrapped in food baggies tucked in a mug or tuck a jar full of the cocoa mix in a gift basket!

I’ve included a printable gift tag with the instructions on how to make a delicious cup of cocoa!

Click here for a printable Hot Cocoa Gift Tag Instruction: Hot Cocoa Mix Tags – The Foodie Affair

Enjoy!

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe in a white mug wrapped for gifts

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe with Irish Cream 

Treat yourself to an Irish cream hot cocoa! 

Irish cream hot chocolate is made with dark chocolate mix and homemade Irish cream liqueur!  Cozy up with this DIY Bailey's and hot chocolate warm cocktail! #baileys #hotchocolate #copycat #beverage #chocolate #thefoodieaffair #drink
Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe displayed on a red serving tray

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Yield: 4 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Make your own chocolatey and creamy homemade hot chocolate with three ingredients! Scoop this homemade cocoa mix into a mug with warm milk. Looking for a fun diy gift idea? Homemade cocoa is perfect!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sweetener of your choice (granulated sugar, coconut sugar, xylitol)
  • 8 ounce semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, pulse all ingredients until mixed and the semi-sweet chocolate is broken in small pieces. Store in air tight containers.
  • To serve:
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 1/4 cup 2 1/2 heaping tablespoons of cocoa mix with 3/4 cup of milk of your choice (whole, skim, coconut, almond). Add marshmallows or whipped cream.

    • Notes

    Add a pinch of salt to your prepared hot cocoa. The salt intensifies the chocolate flavor.
    Recipe from Real Simple

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 111Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

    Did you make this recipe?

    If you like this recipe, don't forget to leave a review on the blog or share a photo and tag on @thefoodieaffair on Instagram

    © Sandra Shaffer
    Cuisine: American / Category: Beverage

    Please Pin To Your Beverage Boards

    Make your own chocolatey and creamy homemade hot chocolate with three ingredient! This Hot Cocoa Mix recipe makes a great gift and adjustable to sugar-free ingredients! #hotchocolate #diy #drink #chocolate #beverage #thefoodieaffair
    Hugs Sandra Signature

     

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    2. Renee's Kitchen Adventures

      What a fantastic gift idea! Forgive me for not feeling sorry for you California whimps! We’ve already had arctic temps and measurable snow this year, and it’s not even officially winter yet! haha I’ll be needing some of this hot cocoa! haha

      Reply

    10. Sammie

      This hot cocoa is just perfect for the cold weather! Must be freezing there in North America now! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend Sandra!! 🙂

      Reply

    Trackbacks

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published.

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Skip to Recipe
    EASY HARD BOILED EGGS IN AN EGG COOKER EASY PEACH LOW SUGAR FREEZER JAM STORY EASY BAKED ZUCCHINI SQUASH RECIPE STORY EASY TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH PESTO STORY AIR FRYER PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON STORY HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLA WITHOUT LARD TURKEY MEATBALL SUBS STORY OATMEAL BANANA BREAD PANCAKES STORY