Whole Foods Hot Chocolate Mix (with 3 Options)

daisy M's Note:

This cocoa mix does not use non-dairy creamer as most others. This is a big plus for those who do not usually use creamers. This mix can be made into spiced cocoa mix and also Java mix.

• Total Time: 4 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 7

Traditional cocoa mix

• 1 cup powdered milk
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar (vanilla or normal)
• 1 pinch salt

Spiced cocoa mix

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Java cocoa mix

• 1 -2 tablespoon instant coffee powder

Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in the Traditional cocoa mix.
2. I give everything a whizz in the food processor to combine well.
3. Store in an airtight container.
4. Spiced cocoa mix: To one recipe of the traditional mix, add the spices and mix.
5. Enjoy a warming spiced cocoa!
6. Java Cocoa: To one recipe of traditional mix, mix in instant coffee powder.
7. To make hot cocoa, place 1/4 cup of mix in a mug.
8. Stir in 1 cup of boiling hot water.
9. Hot mint Cocoa: Steep one mint tea bag in a cup of hot traditional cocoa.

Reviews

[mandabacca]

I LOVE hot chocolate and this recipe is my first attempt at making my own. I was very pleased with the traditional cocoa recipe and it will probably save me lots of money this winter! I also tried the spiced version and did not like it at all... way too strong. I might try it again whith significantly smaller amounts of the spices.

[Tyshero]

Loving it. We bought some black forest hot chocolate mix when we were in the States, but haven't been able to find it at home, so when I came across some cherry flavouring, I decided to try to duplicate it. I followed the instructions, and added .25 ml of cherry flavouring. I have now made a batch for my brother and sister in law, and one for my parents. I'll be going back to this recipe... the possibilities are endless!

[thehungrykiwi]

Made hot chocolate mix as per reciped. Tasted good. Easy to make. Kids enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.