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    Home » Blog » dairy free » Copycat Alton Brown Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

    Copycat Alton Brown Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

    December 21, 2021 by burntapple Leave a Comment

    Delicious dairy free dry hot cocoa mix recipe made with dry non dairy alternatives. Rich and creamy and stores up to six months! Recipe adapted from Alton Brown. (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Egg Free)

    "brace yourselves...it's hot cocoa season!"

    Warming up to a nice warm hot cup of cocoa is just the epitomy of winter. It's perfect after a cold outdoor winter walk or for curling up and reading a story by the fire. The ingredients for this hot cocoa recipe are simple. We even found a non dairy powdered milk that you can use for the recipe that works perfectly and makes a rich and creamy cocoa!

    ingredients

    The ingredient list is simple. you only need five ingredients!

    • Powdered sugar
    • Cocoa powder
    • Powdered milk
    • Powdered vanilla
    • Cornstarch or arrowroot powder

    Plus a few extras for toppings like marshmallows, chocolate chips, or whipped cream if you'd like.

    powdered sugar

    This adds a little bit of sweet to your drink. you can opt for a sugar free powdered sugar if you want just know it may alter the taste of your drink a little bit.

    cocoa powder

    the base of the drink, cocoa powder gives your hot cocoa it's deep rich flavor. the Alton Brown recipe recommends using ¼ cup dark cocoa powder and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, but no one seemed to really notice a difference when I just used straight cocoa powder.

    powdered milk

    if you are using a non dairy alternative, there are several non dairy powdered milk alternatives on the market.

    CLICK HERE FOR NON DAIRY POWDERED MILK OPTIONS

    powdered vanilla

    you will need some powdered vanilla for this recipe, but it can be hard to find. so I opt to keep it out of my mix when I can't find it in stores and just add a touch of regular vanilla to my mug when it's done. either way works fine!

    FIND POWDERED VANILLA HERE

    cornstarch and arrowroot powder

    both of these ingredients are what will add a little bit of thickness to your drink and bind all your ingredients together in helping to create a nice creamy drink in your mug!

    storage

    mix stays good for up to six months

    gifting

    You can absolutely give this as a gift to someone. Place the hot cocoa mix in a jar and print out these labels here. 

    dairy free hot cocoa non dairy powdered milk cashew almond oat milk soy lactose free

    Copycat Alton Brown Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

    Delicious dairy free dry hot cocoa mix recipe made with dry non dairy alternatives. Rich and creamy and stores up to six months! Recipe adapted from Alton Brown. (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Egg Free)
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Servings 36 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 ¼ cup cocoa powder original recipe calls for ¼ cup dark cocoa powder and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 ½ cups powdered milk see notes
    • 1 tbsp powdered vanilla
    • 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
    • pinch of salt, marshmallows, non dairy whipped cream, sprinkles, or non dairy chocolate chips for topping, if desired

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, cocoa, powdered milk, vanilla and cornstarch until combined well.
    • store mix in an airtight container and label.
    • To make: Mix 2 ½ tablespoons of mix into one cup of hot water or non dairy milk. Whisk until smooth. Top with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and/or whipping cream if desired.

    Notes

    Storage:

    Mix stays good for up to six months. 

    ingredients

    powdered sugar

    This adds a little bit of sweet to your drink. you can opt for a sugar free powdered sugar if you want just know it may alter the taste of your drink a little bit.

    cocoa powder

    the base of the drink, cocoa powder gives your hot cocoa it's deep rich flavor. the Alton Brown recipe recommends using ¼ cup dark cocoa powder and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, but no one seemed to really notice a difference when I just used straight cocoa powder.

    powdered milk

    if you are using a non dairy alternative, there are several non dairy powdered milk alternatives on the market.
    CLICK HERE FOR NON DAIRY POWDERED MILK OPTIONS

    powdered vanilla

    you will need some powdered vanilla for this recipe, but it can be hard to find. so I opt to keep it out of my mix when I can't find it in stores and just add a touch of regular vanilla to my mug when it's done. either way works fine!
    FIND POWDERED VANILLA HERE

    cornstarch and arrowroot powder

    both of these ingredients are what will add a little bit of thickness to your drink and bind all your ingredients together in helping to create a nice creamy drink in your mug!

    Gifting:

    You can absolutely give this as a gift to someone. Place the hot cocoa mix in a jar and print out these labels here. 
     
    Keyword coconut free, dairy free, egg free, hot cocoa, soy free, vegan, vegetarian

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