Whole Foods Hot Chocolate Mix (with 3 Options)

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.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 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.