This dairy-free hot chocolate mix is simple to make and comes together with just three ingredients. It makes enjoying a warm mug of hot chocolate quick and easy by simply heating up your choice of milk and stirring in this mix. It’s comforting, warming, and perfect for chilly days. Best of all, this mix is gluten-free and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it.
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Why you’ll love this Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix
Easy to make and store: It comes together in minutes and keeps well in the pantry.
Rich and delicious: Classic hot chocolate flavor without the dairy
Use any milk you like: Almond, Cashew, Oat, or Coconut milk all work beautifully.
Perfect for a warm, cozy mug: Simply heat 1/4 cup of the mix with 1 cup of milk.
Great for a crowd: Add the entire mix (2 cups) with 8 cups of milk in a slow cooker for easy serving.
How to make the hot chocolate mix
Add all ingredients to a food processor and process for a couple of minutes until smooth.
Transfer the mix to a sealed glass jar and store at room temperature.
To make hot chocolate: heat ¼ cup of the mix with 1 cup of your choice of milk, stirring until smooth and warmed through.
To make hot chocolate for a crowd, combine the entire hot chocolate mix with 8 cups of milk in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes, and then switch to the warm setting. If you want it faster, you can heat it on the stovetop, then transfer it into a slow cooker and put it on the warm setting. Stir occasionally to keep fully combined.
Fun options to serve with hot chocolate:
- Marshmallows (be sure to try my homemade marshmallows)
- Candy canes
- Cinnamon sticks
More delicious dairy-free treats to enjoy
Hot Chocolate Mix (3 Ingredients)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Description
This dairy-free hot chocolate mix uses just three ingredients and is rich, cozy, and gluten-free. Great for quick mugs or serving a crowd.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup of cocoa powder
- ¾ cup of granulated sugar
- 9 oz bag of Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and process for 1-2 minutes until blended and smooth.
- Store in a glass sealed jar at room temperature.
- To make hot chocolate: Heat ¼ cup of the mix with 1 cup of your choice of milk, stirring until smooth and warmed through.
- To make hot chocolate for a crowd: Combine the entire hot chocolate mix (2 cups) with 8 cups of milk in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-4 hours. Stir the mixture every 30-45 minutes. Once heated through, turn the setting to warm for serving. Stir occasionally to keep the mixture combined.
- If you want it faster, you can heat it on the stovetop and then transfer it into a slow cooker set to warm.
Notes
Fun options to serve with hot chocolate:
- Marshmallows (be sure try my homemade marshmallows!)
- Candy canes
- Cinnamon sticks
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