Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix

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This dairy-free hot chocolate mix is a 6-ingredient, just-add-water recipe that makes the creamiest, richest vegan hot cocoa ever! It’s so easy to make and stays fresh all winter long.

mug of hot cocoa made with Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix which is in a glass jar in the background


I love having this dairy-free hot chocolate mix on hand in the pantry to pull out and mix up after playing in the snow! It’s a 6-ingredient, just-add-water recipe that makes the creamiest, richest vegan hot cocoa ever!

Seriously this isn’t just any cup of cocoa. It’s so rich and chocolatey, and the addition of vanilla beans and sea salt really make it extra special!

I created this dairy-free hot cocoa mix recipe because most store-bought mixes contain dairy, which is a food many people need to avoid. However, I love the convenience of having a pre-made mix on hand, because you never know when the moment will be just right for a cozy cup of cocoa.

a glass jar labeled "hot cocoa" containing Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix

How to make Dairy-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Blend Carefully! The double dose of chocolate from cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate makes this extra creamy and decadent, and requires the use of a blender (and obviously I recommend using a Vitamix!)!

Be careful and do not blend too much or the chocolate will melt and make a mess! I recommend pulsing a few times until everything is combined!

collage showing how to make dairy-free hot chocolate mix

Store. Store the mix in an airtight container, like a large glass jar and keep it cool or at room temperature. We enjoyed this all season long!

Serve. Use ¼ to 1/3 cup mix for every 1 cup of boiling water, depending on how rich you like your cocoa.

Overhead view of a mug of Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix made into hot cocoa

Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix: Substitutions

Here are a few possible substitutions for this recipe!

  • Coconut milk powder. To keep this recipe dairy-free I only recommend using coconut milk powder, as I do not know of any other similar dairy-free products on the market. If you don’t mind dairy, regular dry milk powder works well.
  • Bittersweet chocolate. Any chocolate works great in this recipe. Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs! Obviously, the darker the chocolate, the richer the taste! 😉
  • Vanilla Bean. ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract works too, however I far prefer vanilla beans!
a mug of Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate mix made into hot cocoa topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings

Recipe FAQs

What can I top my hot chocolate with?

Some hot cocoa topping suggestions are: marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, sprinkles, etc.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, if you’d like to make a large batch you can double the recipe.

How long does this hot cocoa mix last?

It lasts for up to 2 months at room temperature or 3 months in the freezer.

a mug of Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate mix made into hot cocoa topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings

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Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix

Laura
This dairy-free hot chocolate mix is a 6-ingredient, just-add-water recipe that makes the creamiest, richest vegan hot cocoa ever! It's so easy to make and stays fresh all winter long.
5 from 9 votes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 (1/3 cup) servings
Calories 251
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in the container of your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender) and pulse until the mixture is homogenous. Be very careful not to over-blend!
  • Transfer mixture to an airtight, glass container and store at room temperature.
  • To enjoy, stir ¼ to 1/3 cup of hot chocolate mix into 1 cup boiling water.
  • Top with marshmallows or extra grated chocolate and enjoy!

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Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Coconut milk powder. To keep this recipe dairy-free I only recommend using coconut milk powder, as I do not know of any other similar dairy-free products on the market. If you don’t mind dairy, regular dry milk powder works well.
  • Bittersweet chocolate. Any chocolate works great in this recipe. Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs! Obviously, the darker the chocolate, the richer the taste! 😉
  • Vanilla Bean. ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract works too, however I far prefer vanilla beans!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 14g | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 19.9g | Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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8 Comments

  1. I was wondering about the metric measurement of the coconut milk powder in this recipe. It says the equivelant of 1 cup is 237g. I realize different brands can weigh slightly different but it seems like 1 cup should be closer to 96g to 128g. Am I looking at it wrong?

  2. Super delicious. It has the creaminess I was looking for. I do wish it was more chocolately, how would you recommend adding chocolate?

  3. 5 stars
    I was confused by the “1/2 cup 2 oz.” Of bittersweet chocolate– is it either or? I settled for half a cup of bittersweet chips. They did need to be processed separately to become fine enough, but it came out great and was good using just hot water.

  4. 5 stars
    Made exactly per the recipe and it’s indistinguishable, or even better than, conventional. DependableThai brands of coconut powder ate Chaokoh and Aroy=D.

  5. Mine did not process well in the Vitamix, I did better with the fine mesh strainer, I did process the chocolate separately- came out great.