Homemade hot chocolate recipe / DIY /easy!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is caffeine-free, while cocoa mix is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: marshmallows

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free, while marshmallows are a budget-friendly topping.

To make a homemade hot chocolate mix, start by mixing 2/3 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Quadruple the sugar and cocoa mixture to make enough for the hot cocoa mix, which will yield about 11 cups.

Add 4 cups of powdered milk to the mixture.

Pour in 16 ounces of coffee creamer.

Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, adjusting to taste if you prefer it sweeter.

Stir the mixture thoroughly until well combined, ensuring no dry ingredients remain.

Scoop the finished hot cocoa mix into a container for storage.

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