Description
Warm winter nights find comfort in homemade cocoa mix powder, a rich blend of chocolatey goodness that whispers sweet promises of indulgence. Crafted with love and simple ingredients, you’ll savor each mug of creamy, luxurious hot chocolate that warms from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk powder
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Blend cocoa powder, milk powder, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration of all dry components.
- Whisk the powdery mixture vigorously to eliminate any potential lumps and create a uniform consistency.
- Transfer the prepared cocoa blend into a sealed, moisture-resistant container with an airtight lid.
- Position the container in a cool, shadowy pantry or cupboard away from direct heat or sunlight.
- When craving a warm beverage, scoop two tablespoons of the homemade mix into a mug.
- Pour steaming hot water over the powder, stirring continuously until the mixture dissolves completely.
- Optional: Enhance the drink with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra indulgence.
- The meticulously crafted cocoa mix maintains its quality and flavor for approximately 12 months when stored correctly.
Notes
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-sugar version that still delivers rich chocolate flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the cocoa’s depth and balance the sweetness, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Customize the mix by incorporating warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cayenne pepper for a gourmet twist on classic hot chocolate.
- For a dairy-free option, replace milk powder with coconut milk powder or almond milk powder to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg