Posted Feb 15, 2018, Updated Jun 23, 2024 I love having this dairy-free hot chocolate mix on hand in the pantry to pull out and mix up after playing in the snow! It’s a 6-ingredient, just-add-water recipe that makes the creamiest, richest vegan hot cocoa ever! Seriously this isn’t just any cup of cocoa. It’s so rich and chocolatey, and the addition of vanilla beans and sea salt really make it extra special! I created this dairy-free hot cocoa mix recipe because most store-bought mixes contain dairy, which is a food many people need to avoid. However, I love the convenience of having a pre-made mix on hand, because you never know when the moment will be just right for a cozy cup of cocoa.
How to make Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Blend Carefully! The double dose of chocolate from cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate makes this extra creamy and decadent, and requires the use of a blender (and obviously I recommend using a Vitamix!)! Be careful and do not blend too much or the chocolate will melt and make a mess! I recommend pulsing a few times until everything is combined! Store. Store the mix in an airtight container, like a large glass jar and keep it cool or at room temperature. We enjoyed this all season long! Serve. Use ¼ to 1/3 cup mix for every 1 cup of boiling water, depending on how rich you like your cocoa.
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix: Substitutions
Here are a few possible substitutions for this recipe!
Coconut milk powder. To keep this recipe dairy-free I only recommend using coconut milk powder, as I do not know of any other similar dairy-free products on the market. If you don’t mind dairy, regular dry milk powder works well. Bittersweet chocolate. Any chocolate works great in this recipe. Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs! Obviously, the darker the chocolate, the richer the taste! 😉 Vanilla Bean. ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract works too, however I far prefer vanilla beans!
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