Vegan Hot Cocoa Mix - Dairy-Free

non-dairy milk powder

🥗Healthier: almond milk powder

💰Cheaper: powdered coconut milk

Almond milk powder is often lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: raw cacao powder

💰Cheaper: Dutch-processed cocoa

Raw cacao retains more nutrients.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor.

Add rolled oats to the mixing bowl as the base ingredient.

Add half a cup of coconut sugar to the bowl.

Add cocoa powder to the bowl, using any type desired.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness, about a sixteenth of a teaspoon.

If desired, add dried mint to the mixture, about a tablespoon or more to taste.

Mix the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Use a spice grinder to grind the mixture if desired for a finer texture.

Taste the mix to adjust sweetness or flavor as necessary.

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