I have been craving some rich and creamy hot cocoa and it hit me that I have not prepared my chocolate mix yet. I like having a whole container of my hot chocolate mix in the pantry such that whenever I feel like I want to warm up, everything will be easy. So, I thought I should have you on board as I make my mix today. Are you excited?
The reason I love making my own hot chocolate mix is that I can balance my ingredients my way. I love my chocolate super creamy and not so sugary. It’s been snowing and this is the best time to make that hot cup to warm yourself up and keep your moods at bay.
I only use 5 ingredients for my hot chocolate mix.
- Cocoa nibs/chocolate chip
- Vanilla sugar
- Organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dry milk/milk powder
- Organic sugar
You can substitute these ingredients to your liking and the amounts also depend on how much chocolate mix you want to prepare.
In order for this hot chocolate mix to blend well, you just don’t throw your ingredients in a bowl in a bowl and mix, no. You have to follow a procedure and here is mine.
- In a large bowl, add cocoa powder and organic sugar. Mix these using a whisk for at least 30 seconds
- Add in the milk powder and vanilla sugar and mix until there are no lumps.
- Lastly, add your chocolate chips and mix well.
- Transfer your mix to an airtight container or jar and store it in a cool and dry place.
And that’s it. That wasn’t hard, was it? This mixture will keep you healthy and recharged every time. Having mine ready saves me time.
Imagine all I need to do when I need hot chocolate is just add my mixture to my coffee cup and add hot water. When I have the time and the day is good you know, I add marshmallows or whipping cream. This is how I get extra with my chocolate and you don’t have to do it, no pressure, although you should try it sometimes.