If you or someone you love suffers from dairy sensitivities due to lactose you may have been thinking you could never enjoy a mug full of hot cocoa again. Fear no more and make this easy Lactose Free Hot Cocoa mix and enjoy a hot mug of cocoa made with your favorite dairy free product.
By now you probably have figured out that all the boxed instant hot cocoa mixes contain some type of dairy. If you have a problem with lactose that sure puts a damper on enjoying a hot mug of cocoa during the winter months.
The holidays can be one of the hardest times of the year for people who have food sensitivities. It's especially hard on the children when they also would like to enjoy hot cocoa during the holidays.
If you suffer from dairy sensitivity due to lactose you probably thought the cold winter days of sipping on a mug of hot cocoa were over.
Not so! Once you have a jar of this easy 2 ingredient dairy free hot cocoa mix you can easily enjoy a mug full of hot cocoa made with your favorite dairy milk substitute. If low carbing and you need a Keto Hot Chocolate recipe I'm sure this one will check all the boxes for you.
Avoid the belly grumbles
Making your own lactose free hot cocoa is very easy to do as long as you pay close attention to the ingredients you use. Make sure you buy 100% Cacao Cocoa Powder and use your favorite non dairy milk product to make it.
Everyone in the family, even those who do not have any sensitivities can enjoy a mug of this delicious homemade hot cocoa.
Once you have a jar of lactose free, dairy hot cocoa mix made up you and your dairy sensitive family member can mix up a mug of hot cocoa anytime the mood strikes.
How to make a Lactose free, Dairy Hot Cocoa Mix
Ingredients
- 8 oz container 100% Cacao Cocoa Powder (3 Cups)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a blender pulse all the ingredients until incorporated well.
- Store in an air tight container.
- Makes 6 cups of hot cocoa mix.
How to Make a Cup of dairy free Hot Cocoa
- 1 ½ cups dairy free milk substitute
- 2-3 tablespoons dairy free cocoa mix (recipe above)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (I used my homemade vanilla extract)
Directions
- Place the hot cocoa ingredients into a saucepan and heat until piping hot.
- Pour into a mug.
- Top with mini marshmallows if desired.
- Add a candy cane for peppermint hot cocoa.
- Makes 1- 2 servings.
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar Gifts
One of my favorite and easiest homemade holiday gifts I love making year after year is an easy homemade hot cocoa mix that can be packaged up in pretty jars or cellophane bags stuffed into a pretty Christmas mug.
This homemade hot cocoa mix makes a delicious and inexpensive homemade Christmas gift.
One of the main ingredients of that hot cocoa mix is powdered milk just like all those packages of instant hot cocoa mix you find in the store. I decided to convert my homemade holidays hot cocoa mix into a dairy sensitive-friendly version so everyone, whether you have an issue with dairy or not can enjoy hot cocoa during the cold winter months and holiday season.
And to make it easy to share a homemade holiday gift with friends and family I even made up this new hot cocoa mix in a jar recipe so you can gift a jar of homemade goodness during the holiday to everyone.
Click here to download the FREE dairy free hot cocoa mix label for your gift jars. This free printable label can be printed on Avery 22808 round kraft labels.
Homemade Holiday Dairy Free Cocoa Mix Gift Jars
How to make easy homemade holiday hot cocoa mix for holiday gifts:
Supplies
- Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix (recipe above)
- Mason Jars
- Ribbon or string
- Labels (optional)
- Mini Marshmallows
- Mini Ornaments (optional)
- Mini Candy Canes (optional)
Directions
- Divide the cocoa mix between four 4 oz mason jars.
- Top with mini marshmallows and place lids on.
- In a small cello treat bag place about ¼ cup mini marshmallows.
- Secure the bag with string or ribbon and attach a mini ornament or a mini candy cane if desired.
- Tie a festive ribbon around the jar.
- Print out the free label and attach the lid.
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Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
Ingredients
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix
- 3 cups 100% Cacao Cocoa Powder
- 3 cups granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
How to make a mug
- 1 ½ cups dairy free milk (of choice)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa mix (2 or 3 tablespoon-adjust for taste)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
How to mix the dairy free cocoa mix
- Combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar and salt in a blender.
- Pulse on high until the cocoa powder and sugar are combined well into a powder.
- Transfer the cocoa mix blend to an airtight container and use as needed. The cocoa mix will stay fresh for months.
How To Make a Mug Dairy Free Hot Cocoa
- Place the 1 ½ cups dairy free milk, 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cocoa mix, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in a saucepan. Whisk together until there are no lumps.
- Over medium heat warm the hot cocoa until piping hot. Do not overheat and scorch the milk.
- Pour the hot cocoa into a mug and top with mini marshmallows and a peppermint candy cane to serve.
Lynn Lipchak
Can't wait to make this for a niece. You are a lifesaver.
Arlene Mobley
Lynn
I am so happy to hear that. I hope your niece loves the recipe!