Creamy, chocolaty, perfectly sweet hot chocolate that comes together in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients! Comforting, classic, and perfect for the holiday season and beyond!
Add coconut milk powder, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and cinnamon (optional) to a mug (make sure it can hold at least 1 ¼ cup or 300 ml). Stir the dry ingredients together, then add just enough hot water to cover them (~2 Tbsp or 30 ml water // we like using an electric kettle for heating the water).
Using a fork or small whisk, vigorously stir the mixture until a smooth, semi-thick “hot cocoa concentrate” forms. Then add 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water and stir well, breaking up any remaining clumps of coconut milk powder or cocoa.
Taste and adjust as needed, adding more cinnamon for spice and/or more sweetener if you prefer. Enjoy right away! You can also make this treat fancier by topping with coconut whipped cream and grated dark chocolate.
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Notes
*We also tested with maple syrup, and it works, but we preferred the flavor of coconut sugar. Use a dry sweetener if making a larger batch of the dry mix. *To make a large batch (6 servings) of hot chocolate mix (for making ahead or giving as a gift), combine 3/4 cup (96 g) coconut milk powder, 6 Tbsp (36 g) cocoa powder, and 4-6 Tbsp (48-72 g) coconut sugar. Mix all dry ingredients and store in an airtight container. To make a mug of hot chocolate, mix 3 ½ - 4 Tbsp dry mix with 1 - 1 ¼ cup hot water following instructions for best results. Mix is best used within one month. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of coconut sugar and without optional ingredients.