SUGAR FREE HOT COCOA MIX!! A REALLY RETRO HOLIDAY!!

Today I am sharing a recipe that has been highly requested! As many of you know I am the queen of holiday drink mixes. I have even written two cookbooks that feature several of those easy recipes. The problem for some is that all of those recipes are regular, sugar-full mixes that they could not enjoy. So today I am sharing a sugar free version of everyone's favorite winter mug, hot cocoa mix. This is super easy and really only has five ingredients. I know this will hit the spot mixed up by itself, or used as a base for a quick and easy cafe mocha! What a great way to warm up this holiday season! Make a big batch and share!

This starts with dry milk powder. You can use your favorite version. I prefer the fine ground style that I get in number 10 cans. But you can use the type from the grocery store that may look a little more granulated. If you like it finer, run the whole batch through the food processor or blender to make it more powdery.

To the dry milk powder we are adding some heavy cream powder. THis is going to give you the unctuousness and richness that you love in hot cocoa. It will also give a great texture. This replaces the coffee creamer powder that I use in the original recipe. It also takes up some of the responsibilities of the pudding mix I usually add for richness and smoothness. We are not adding pudding here.
This mix is sugar free, not fat free so keep that in mind. Some organic cocoa powder is added here. I am using only one cup in this version but if you like yours more dark and stormy, add two cups for a higher cacao level. The more cocoa powder, the darker your cup will be.

For sweetness in place of the sugar I am using a stevia blend. A mixture of sucralose and stevia. You can use whatever cup for cup sweetener you prefer. Erythritol or monk fruit are great options here if you like them. We prefer to not use those due to side effects we do not enjoy.

All this is mixed together very well with a dash of salt for balance. I made one small batch and used a whisk to do this but if you are planning to make a larger amount you can easily do this in your mixer with the paddle attachment and set it on low for about five minutes. a dish towel placed around the top of the bowl will help reduce "smoke" from all the powders mixing dispersing into the air.

You can divide the mix into mason jars, disposable icing cones or cello bags tied with pretty ribbon to give out as gifts. Anyone would enjoy this. Even people who do not necessarily require sugar free items. Sometimes it's nice to enjoy a treat knowing it isn't going to hurt too much!

If you want to guild the lily, when building a cocoa cone, add the cocoa to the bottom, enough for at least four cups Top with some sugar free mini marshmallows and some sugar free chocolate chips.

To prepare a mug of this hot cocoa, use a generous 1/4 measure of mix per 8 ounces of boiling water. We use a hot water kettle for best results. It heats up quickly and helps the mix to dissolve. If you have larger mugs like I do, then you will need to use more mix to achieve your preferred taste.

I hope you will give this sugar free hot cocoa mix a try this holiday season and I hope you love it!

Happy Eating and Happy Holidays!

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