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Last updated on December 24, 2022. Originally posted on January 2, 2020 By Maryea / 1 Comment

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (Dairy Free and Sugar Free!)

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This Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix recipe is healthy (it’s dairy free and sugar free) and delicious. It’s fantastic to have on hand so you can make homemade hot chocolate anytime at home!

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For me, having hot chocolate in the winter time is a nostalgia thing. Especially if it snows and we go outside to go sledding or build a snowman. You just have to have a mug of hot chocolate when you come back inside. Am I right?

When you make a healthy homemade hot chocolate mix recipe, you can have a mug everyday. Even when it doesn’t snow. Hot chocolate is just cozy and it hits the spot when I’m craving a sweet treat.

What Makes This Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Healthy? Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

Everyone has their own subjective definition of healthy, right? For me, this is a healthy recipe because it is dairy-free and sugar-free. Those are two things I like to limit in my diet as much as I can and traditional hot chocolate mixes also have dairy and loads of sugar.

So how did I do that and still make it taste good?

Instead of dry powdered cow’s milk that is used in most hot chocolate mix recipes, I used dry powdered coconut milk. I had to order it from Amazon, but it was worth the 2 day wait. It does make your hot cocoa taste a bit like coconut, so if you hate coconut flavor, I’d stick with the cow’s milk. But coconut milk is less inflammatory than cow’s milk, and I don’t mind the slight coconut flavor, so that’s what I stuck with. It gives this a creamy, lovely texture.

For the sweetness, I used powdered erythritol (I used Swerve brand but you can also make your own.) It works perfectly and has zero effect on your blood sugar. YES. 

healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe in a mug

I hope you enjoy this warm mug o’ goodness as much as I have!

If you’re looking for a more indulgent recipe, try this Crock Pot Hot Chocolate! It’s worth the splurge once in a while.

How to Make Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

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healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe in a mug

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (Dairy Free and Sugar Free!)


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
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Description

This is a healthy, homemade hot chocolate mix recipe that is dairy-free, sugar-free, Keto-friendly and just delicious!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups confectioners’ style erythritol
  • 1 cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cups dry coconut milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 pinch or more to taste ground cayenne pepper, optional
  • Hot water to serve

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered erythritol, cacao or cocoa powder, coconut milk powder, salt, cornstarch/arrowroot and cayenne. Transfer to a large, airtight container. Shake well before each serving.
  2. To serve: Place 1/4 cup of the mix in a mug and add about 6-8 fluid ounces hot water and stir to combine.

Notes

This recipe was inspired by Alton Brown.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: recipes
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 ounces
  • Calories: 173
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Fat: 17 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 5 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Protein: 1 gram

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  1. Katelyn Porter says

    June 2, 2021 at 8:37 am

    SO Yummy!

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