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A top-down view of a bowl of dairy free hot cocoa mix. The cocoa is topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate sprinkles. The bowl rests on a white plate surrounded by greenery and a chocolate snowflake decoration.

5 Ingredient Alton Brown Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Traci Wennerholm
Discover an easy 5-ingredient dairy-free hot cocoa mix recipe that's rich, creamy, and perfect for cozy days. Simple to make and customizable for your taste!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
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Total Time 7 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 36 servings
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

  • mason jar or airtight container for storing

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup cocoa powder see notes
  • 2 ½ cups powdered milk
  • 1 tablespoon powdered vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • pinch of salt, marshmallows, non dairy whipped cream, sprinkles, or non dairy chocolate chips for topping, if desired optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered milk, vanilla, and cornstarch. Stir until the mixture is well blended. Transfer the mix to an airtight container and label it.
  • To prepare: Stir 2 ½ tablespoons of the mix into one cup of hot water or your preferred non-dairy milk. Whisk until smooth. For an extra treat, top with chocolate chips, marshmallows, or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

The original Alton Brown recipe calls for ¼ cup dark cocoa powder and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. You can use unsweetened cocoa powder and opt to not use the dark cocoa powder if you would like. 

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.5mg
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