Hot Chocolate Mix
This simple Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix makes for an excellent food gift. Thanks to ground cashews and coconut milk powder, it makes a super creamy hot chocolate without the need to add non-dairy milk. Just add water! Nut-free option included. Makes 3-4 cups
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
- 1/3 cup raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder preferably Dutch processed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla bean
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour or cornstarch
- 1/4 cup coconut milk powder
To make hot chocolate with the mix:
- 1 cup water or non dairy milk such as oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoon of the above hot chocolate mix. Use 1/3 cup for a more rich and creamy hot chocolate.
Instructions
- Make your hot chocolate mix: Add the sugar, cashews, cocoa powder and all purpose flour to a spice grinder or a blender with a grinder blade and process until the mixture is very powdery.
- Then add the rest of the ingredients and process again for 5 to 10 seconds until everything is incorporated well, and it's smooth and powdery.
- Transfer this mixture to your storage container or mason, jar, and store or gift. Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a months. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months)
- To make hot chocolate with this mix: Add 1 cup of water or non dairy milk and 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Mix well to combine. (Use 1/3 cup mix per 1 cup water for extra thick hot chocolate)
- Then let it come to a good boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a minute. Whisk well so that the mixture mixes in and thickens. Then switch off heat.
- Pour the hot chocolate into your cup. Top with your favorite vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream and serve.
- Store the mix in a closed container in a cook dry place for upto a month. Refrigerate for fresher flavor and for longer storage(2-3 months)
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Notes
This hot chocolate mix does not need non-dairy milk added to it. It works well with just water as well.
Substitutions:
If you cannot find coconut milk powder, just omit it and use the hot chocolate with non-dairy milk instead. To make it nut-free:
Omit the cashews and use the hot chocolate mix with a thick non-dairy milk such as oat milk or soy milk.
If you cannot find coconut milk powder, just omit it and use the hot chocolate with non-dairy milk instead. To make it nut-free:
Omit the cashews and use the hot chocolate mix with a thick non-dairy milk such as oat milk or soy milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg