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    Home » Food and Drink

    Homemade Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix

    Published: Dec 8, 2020 · Modified: Dec 29, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This simple and healthy dairy free hot cocoa mix recipe takes just minutes to whisk together! You just need 3 ingredients for a creamy homemade hot chocolate.

    Making this dairy-free and vegan-friendly hot chocolate mix couldn't be easier! It's great to have on hand all throughout the colder months.

    This sweet treat is perfect for gifting this holiday season too! Simply store in a jar, add in some festive toppings, maybe wrap a ribbon around, attach a note, and there ya go.

    Ingredients

    • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Coconut sugar or any granulated sweetener
    • Salt

    How To Make Hot Cocoa Mix at Home

    To make your own hot cocoa mix in a jar, grab a mixing bowl and a whisk, and let's get started! Here's what you'll need:

    • Whisk the ingredients together.
    • Transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
    • If gifting hot chocolate mix, you may add some treats to the jars, like marshmallows and mini chocolate chips!
    • Serve about 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to 1 cup of warm plant-based milk or water. I like using almond milk!

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    Want more fun and festive drink recipes? Try these next:

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    I hope you enjoy my easy hot cocoa mix in a jar! This just add milk recipe is kid-friendly, rich, and comforting! If you try this recipe, please share a photo with me over on Instagram.

    DIY Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa Mix

    This simple and healthy do-it-yourself hot cocoa mix recipe takes just minutes to whisk together! You just need 3 ingredients for a creamy homemade hot chocolate.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ cup coconut sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Whisk ingredients together, then store in an airtight jar or container.
    • To enjoy a serving of creamy hot chocolate, stir about 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to 1 cup of warm plant-based milk.

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    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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    1. Diane

      December 10, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      I have been searching for a hot cocoa mix that is dairy free for my “snowman soup “gifts for my students. One student is dairy free. I came upon your recipe and it was great! Thank you!

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      • Jenna Urben

        December 12, 2022 at 12:54 pm

        Hi Diane! I'm so happy to hear that 🙂 Happy holidays!!

        Reply
    2. Merrill

      October 01, 2022 at 3:36 am

      Can you substitute regular sugar for the coconut sugar?

      Reply
      • Jenna Urben

        October 01, 2022 at 12:22 pm

        Hi Merrill, yes you can!

        Reply

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