Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (Gluten Free + Vegan)
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix is a rich, cozy, and customizable drink mix made with cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and warm spices. It’s gluten free, vegan, and perfect for gifting or enjoying on chilly days with your favorite plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Beverage, Drink Mix
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup (100 g) cocoa powder
1/2 cup (50 g) cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
3/4 – 1 cup (75 – 100 g) powdered/icing sugar (or coconut sugar, to taste)
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Sift together cocoa powder, cornstarch, powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips and stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mix into an airtight jar or container for storage.
- To prepare: heat 1 cup plant-based milk, whisk in 2–3 tablespoons of mix, and stir until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Add cayenne pepper for a spicy Mexican-style twist.
Mix in peppermint extract for a festive flavor.
For extra creaminess, stir in coconut cream with the hot milk.
Use cacao powder for a richer, slightly more bitter taste.
Swap sugar for a sugar-free alternative if desired.
Double or triple the recipe to make homemade gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 tablespoons mix (for 1 cup prepared hot chocolate)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
