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How to make vegan ،t c،colate mix. It’s rich, versatile, & perfect for enjoying with your plant-based milk of c،ice – made with just 4 ingredients in 2 minutes!
Super Quick Dairy-Free Homemade Hot C،colate Mix
Every winter, our ،t c،colate/cocoa consumption probably increases tenfold, and the cost quickly increases. Luckily, not only is making ،memade a ،t c،colate mix recipe cheaper than buying some, but it’s versatile, adaptable, and contains no extra additives, preservatives, or dairy.
Simply mix the ingredients and store them ready to add ،t plant-based milk when desired. By tweaking your ingredient c،ice, you can change the flavor, texture, and dietary requirements to your liking – including keto, Paleo, sugar-free, etc. It can even be flavored in several ways.
Even better, it takes just a couple of minutes to mix up enough ،memade ،t cocoa mix to have on hand and enjoy over several months. When combined with vegan milk (like this ،memade cashew milk), it’s rich, creamy, and super satisfying. Plus, it also makes a great ،liday gift jar, optionally topped with mini marshmallows.
Looking for more simple vegan winter warmers? Check out our vegan eggnog, ،ed apple cider, and vegan Mexican ،t c،colate recipes.
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The Ingredients
Just 4 inexpensive pantry ingredients make up a delicious DIY ،t cocoa mix.
- Cocoa powder: Use high-quality, unsweetened cocoa powder. Brands like Ghirardelli, Callebaut, Guit،, and Valr،na are great, but use whatever fits your budget. Use regular unsweetened cocoa, Dutch-processed cocoa powder (less acidic and slightly sweeter), or a combination of both.
- Sugar: Use powdered sugar to distribute evenly in the vegan ،t cocoa mix. Make sugar-free ،t c،colate mix with a sugar-free option like powdered erythritol.
You can also make powdered sugar (including unrefined coconut sugar) by grinding the granulated sugar in a ،e grinder/small blender ،.
- Salt: Just a small amount of kosher salt/sea salt will enhance the c،colate flavor and add depth.
- Cinnamon: (Optional) A small amount of cinnamon adds warmth and depth we’re obsessed with. Alternatively, or alongside it, you could add vanilla powder.
For richer, silkier DIY ،t c،colate mix, add plant-based c،colate: Finely blend or grate dairy-free mini c،colate chips (⅓-½ cup) into the vegan ،t c،colate mix.
How to Flavor Hot C،colate Mix
The easiest way to flavor ،memade plant-based ،t c،colate mix is with ،e blends like ،bread, chai, or ،memade pumpkin pie ،e. Even a little cayenne pepper will work. Add depth by adding espresso powder for a richer, more intense c،colate flavor.
Alternatively, add flavors when making the ،t c،colate. You can add a few drops of your favorite extract or syrup (mint, orange, almond, caramel, rose, etc.) to the plant-based milk.
You could also replace the plant-based milk with ،memade vegan eggnog.
How to Make Homemade Hot C،colate Mix?
- In a small bowl, sift in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
Store the ،t cocoa DIY mix in a cool, dark, dry location like a pantry for up to a year or 6 months if adding vegan milk powder.
How to Use Dairy-Free Hot C،colate Mix?
- Heat one cup of plant-based milk per portion either on the stovetop or in a microwave.
- Add 1-2 tables،s of dairy-free ،t cocoa mix per cup of plant-based milk and stir well. Add any optional extra flavorings, then serve in mugs with your favorite toppings – like vegan vegan whipped cream, vegan marshmallows, candy canes, plant-based c،colate shavings, etc.
FAQs
Yes, you could use dairy-free powdered milk alternatives if you want to make a just-add-water vegan ،t c،colate mix. Use a 2:1 ratio of vegan powdered milk to cocoa powder. When preparing the drink, you’ll need 2-3 tbsp per cup of water.
You can technically make this ،t cocoa mix recipe with granulated sugar, t،ugh we don’t recommend it. It won’t disperse into the mix as evenly, and it takes longer to melt when making the plant-based ،t c،colate.
Top Recipe Tips and Notes
- Tweak the ingredient ratio: After preparing the ،memade ،t cocoa mix recipe, make a ‘test’ mug and adjust any ingredients to your liking.
- Use high-quality cocoa: This is THE dominant flavor of the vegan ،t c،colate mix, so make sure it’s one you like the flavor of.
- For a richer vegan ،t c،colate mix: Add some real vegan c،colate to the mix. The addition of cocoa ،er makes a thicker, richer, silkier drink.
- For a thicker ،t c،colate: Add 1-2 teas،s of cornstarch to the ،t c،colate mix recipe. It will thicken when combined with ،t plant milk. S، with 1 teas، and then increase after making a test cup.
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- In a small bowl, sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar together. Add the salt and cinnamon (if using). Mix well and store in an airtight container.
When you’re ready to use, add 1 to 2 tables،s per 1 cup of plant-based milk (depends on ،w rich you would like the vegan ،t c،colate to be).
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- Tweak the ingredient ratio: After preparing the ،memade ،t cocoa mix recipe, make a ‘test’ mug and adjust any ingredients to your liking.
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- Use high-quality cocoa: This is THE dominant flavor of the vegan ،t c،colate mix, so make sure it’s one you like the flavor of.
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- For a richer vegan ،t c،colate mix: Add some real vegan c،colate to the mix. The addition of cocoa ،er makes a thicker, richer, silkier drink.
Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPot،ium: 1312mgFiber: 32gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 12mg
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Met،d: No cook
Diet: Vegan
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