This dairy-free hot cocoa mix in a jar is super delicious and also makes a great gift! Free, printable tags are included. Scroll down to view and print.
I can’t think of a more perfect drink to enjoy with my family around the holidays than hot cocoa! Whether you’re watching classic Christmas movies or sitting around the fire, hot cocoa is such a warm and delicious treat that the whole family can enjoy! This mix makes a comforting, rich, and chocolatey mug of cocoa—everything a good cup ought to be!
Here’s an easy mix that you can create to make a cup of delicious cocoa anytime and in just a matter of minutes! I use a special blend of coconut sugar, dark cocoa powder, and mini chocolate chips to make this mix. The coconut sugar adds such a delicious flavor and the dark cocoa along with the melted chocolate gives it the richness that I love. Ah, it’s just so yummy!
I like to use Mini Chocolate Chips, because they melt quickly, but you can use regular chocolate chips or chopped up chocolate bar and just use your food processor to blend the mix a little more finely.
After you blend the mix together, stir a few tablespoons into a hot cup of milk and you have one delicious cup of cocoa! The only thing that makes it better is to add a few homemade marshmallows to your mug!
These Honey Vanilla Marshmallows are free of refined sugars and are the perfect complement to a cup of cocoa. Package some of these up in a box or cellophane bag to give alongside of the cocoa mix to make it a complete gift!

Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa Mix In a Jar
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Description
Make a cup of cocoa anytime with this easy cocoa mix using coconut sugar and dark cocoa! Also makes a great gift to give away!
Ingredients
- 2/3–1 cup Coconut Sugar
or organic cane sugar, to taste
- 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips milk/white chocolate or a combo of chocolate can be used. (Look for dairy-free chocolate, if necessary)
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- You can adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste. Use less for a deeper, dark chocolate flavor and the latter amount for a standard amount of sweetness. (If you add less sweetener in the beginning, you can always mix in more sugar later if it’s not sweet enough.) Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and then transfer to a 16 oz. jar. To make a serving, add 2–3 tablespoons of mix (can add more or less, to taste) to one mug of hot milk. Mix well until thoroughly blended (chocolate tends to clump at the bottom of the cup) and serve. This mix should be enough for about 10 cups/servings
- Category: Drink
Free Printable Jar Tags!
This cocoa mix makes a great gift to give away! Put the mix in a cute jar and tie it with some ribbon or kitchen twine along with this tag for the easy instructions on how to make a delicious cup of cocoa! You can even include a little bag of those Honey Vanilla Marshmallows along with this mix to make it complete! You can download the tags HERE!
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Am I mistaken, I see that the mix itself is dairy free, but then if you mix it in milk doesn’t that negate the dairy free?
Not if you mix it in dairy-free milk. I use almond milk.
This just shouts comfy and Christmas, doesn’t it? I love the little label you created. so cut and the perfect festive colours.
I am not sure I’ll get a chance to wish you a merry Christmas after today (though shall try an insta), so merry, merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hugs
Kimberly
Homemade Hot Cocoa is one of my favorite things during the holidays! I love your photos here; so beautifully staged!
this looks soooo tasty!
Great recipe and I love the gift tags. Those marshmallows also sound so yummy. Such a cute gift idea.
That sounds so delicious! And I love how pretty it looks int eh jar,perfect for gifting! Thanks for sharing this!
Everything in each photo looks so good! Now I’m hungry.
This is such a cool recipe – I never thought hot cocoa could be dairy free xoxo
Very nice! This looks like a much healthier option compared to store bought hot chocolate!
I am ready to make this cocoa mix! My children will love it!
This hot cocoa mix is such a great idea Joscelyn. It looks so beautiful too, and it’s such a great gift idea for the holidays! I love it!!! Such a delicious recipe!
What a cute little gift package! Though I definitely need those homemade marshmallows in my life alongside the hot cocoa. Beautiful work!
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Such a lovely post and recipe. WOW!
So yummy! Thanks for the recipe? Would be so pretty as a gift!
I love this idea! Such a great gift 🙂
Love this. My son is lactose intolerant, so this is perfect for him.
Great recipe, also wonderful gift idea! 🙂