Photo: Belén Fleming of Belu Photography
Make this easy-to-assemble powdered hot chocolate mix to have on hand for a quick warm treat. This recipe is rich and creamy with a kick of spice from the cinnamon and cayenne.
Dairy-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1 cup coconut milk powder
- 1 ½ cups coconut sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- ⅜ tsp. cayenne
- 3 oz. bar of dark chocolate
- 1 cup almond milk
- marshmallows, optional
Sift the coconut milk powder, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cayenne through a mesh strainer into a large bowl. Chop the dark chocolate bar into tiny pieces; add it to the powdered mix. Mix the ingredients well, and place them in an airtight container. To serve, warm 1 cup of almond or other plant-based milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the milk is hot, add 2 ½ Tbsp. of hot chocolate mix, and stir until well combined. Pour into a mug. Serve with marshmallows if desired.
Emily Maxson is a Medina recipe developer and author of Emily’s Fresh Kitchen Cookbook and Real Food. Every Day. For more recipes, visit emilysfreshkitchen.com, or follow her on Instagram @emilysfreshkitchen.
