Ditch the Swiss Miss this winter season and make my homemade hot chocolate mix instead! This easy-to-make big batch recipe is delicious and creamy, and makes the best hot chocolate you’ll ever have!
Not only does this hot chocolate mix taste way better than the store-bought stuff, but it’s made from healthy and wholesome ingredients– so you can enjoy your steamy cup of hot chocolate, guilt-free!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Prepping a big batch of hot chocolate mix makes it super easy to make a cup for yourself and the family whenever you’re in the mood. This recipe is an essential in my pantry for the winter season!
- It’s made from healthy ingredients, unlike store-bought hot chocolate mixes! You’ll find simple ingredients like cacao powder, milk powder, and coconut sugar in my hot chocolate mix recipe. But in store-bought mixes, you’ll find unhealthy and unnecessary ingredients– like corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and added flavoring.
- This recipe is so easy to make! It’s as simple as mixing together the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and storing for later use. That’s it!
Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients
Whole Milk Powder– Powdered milk has a long shelf life, and gives the hot chocolate a smooth, velvety texture and natural sweetness.
Cacao Powder– Cacao is the purest form of chocolate, and is loaded with antioxidants and minerals. It is rich in flavor, making it perfect for this hot chocolate mix recipe. However, you can substitute with cocoa powder just as well!
Coconut Sugar– Coconut sugar is an unrefined sugar that tastes similar to brown sugar, but with notes of caramel. Maple sugar is another great unrefined sugar option for this recipe, with a similar flavor profile.
Salt– Adding salt to this mix enhances the sweetness and highlights the chocolatey flavor.
Chocolate bar or chocolate chips– Though adding some finely chopped chocolate or chocolate chips is optional, it does add extra creaminess and deepens the chocolatey flavor.
How to Make Big Batch Hot Chocolate Mix
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients– milk powder, cacao powder, sugar, and salt. If adding chopped chocolate or chocolate chips, do so now. Mix until thoroughly combined.
2. Transfer the mix to a ½ gallon mason jar or air-tight container, sealing the lid tightly.
Store the hot chocolate mix in your pantry or a cool, dry place for 6-12 months. You can also freeze the hot chocolate mix in an airtight freezer bag for 18-24 months.
How to Serve
Mix 2-3 tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix with 8 ounces of steamy hot milk, and stir until smooth! You can substitute with water– however it won’t come out as creamy!
Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you’d like, and enjoy!
Hot Chocolate Mix | Big Batch Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk powder
- 2 cups cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 2 cups coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Optional:
- 1 cup finely chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients– milk powder, cacao powder, sugar, and salt. If adding chopped chocolate or chocolate chips, do so now. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the mix to a ½ gallon mason jar or air-tight container, sealing the lid tightly.
- Store the hot chocolate mix in your pantry or a cool, dry place for 6-12 months. You can also freeze the hot chocolate mix in an airtight freezer bag for 18-24 months.
Notes
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