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It’s easy to make your own powdered hot chocolate mix to have on hand for a quick warm treat. This recipe is rich and creamy with a kick of spice from the cinnamon and cayenne. Packaged in a cute glass jar tied with a ribbon, it also makes a nice hostess or holiday gift.
Dairy-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1 cup coconut milk powder
- 1 ½ cups coconut sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- A pinch of cayenne
- 3 oz. bar of dark chocolate
Sift the coconut milk powder, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cayenne through a mesh strainer into a large bowl. Chop the dark chocolate bar into tiny pieces, and add it to the powdered mix. Mix the ingredients well, and place in an airtight container. To serve, warm 1 cup of almond or other plant-based milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the milk is hot, add 2 ½ Tbsp. of hot chocolate mix, and stir until well combined. Pour into a mug, and serve with marshmallows if desired.
Emily Maxson is a Medina recipe developer and author of Emily’s Fresh Kitchen Cookbook and Real Food. Every Day. For more recipes, visit emilysfreshkitchen.com or follow her on Instagram @emilysfreshkitchen.
