Warm up your chilly days with a cup of rich and creamy 3 ingredient Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa Mix! This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients, making it the perfect cozy treat for anyone avoiding dairy. Just add your favorite plant-based milk and top with marshmallows for a decadent drink that everyone will love. Perfect for gifting or keeping on hand for cold winter nights!
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.