Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

hot chocolate mix jar tied with ribbon for a gift.

Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot Chocolate Mix

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

If you need an easy DIY gift idea, or you simply love having hot chocolate mix on hand, this naturally sweetened recipe is for you. It's made with 2 simple ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to assemble. I've included a printable card below, in case you want to make several jars as gifts. The flavor is hard to beat!

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups coconut sugar
¾ cup cacao powder

Instructions

For the smoothest results, add the coconut sugar to a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and process briefly, about 60 seconds, until the sugar looks fluffy and powdered. Then add the cacao powder, secure the lid, and blend again. This will make sure the two ingredients are well mixed.
Transfer the mixture to a glass jar with a lid. You can make one 16-ounce jar or two smaller 8-ounce jars for a gift. (You might also find yourself with a little leftover; save it for extra hot chocolate for yourself.) Print the free hot chocolate mix card, punch a hole through the card, and then thread a ribbon through it so you can tie it to the jar. Make a bow, and the chocolate jar is ready to gift!
How to Make a Cup of Hot Chocolate: Add 1 cup of your favorite milk to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix and whisk well until it's warm. (No need for it to boil; that would be too hot!) Taste the mixture and add more mix, if desired. Serve it warm right away with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for approximately 2 tablespoons of mix, before you add it to milk. (Assuming you get 10 servings total.) This information is automatically calculated, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Update Note: This recipe was updated in 2025 to add the blending step. I love how this extra step makes the mix dissolve faster in the liquid. However, if you don't want to use a blender or food processor, you can simply stir the two ingredients together and then store in a jar.

Printable Recipe Card: Use this free download to print 3 recipe cards that you can tie to these jars as gifts. The card includes directions on how to use the mix.

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