SUGAR FREE HOT COCOA MIX!! A REALLY RETRO HOLIDAY!!
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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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Omg, thank you I’ve been looking for a recipe just like this today.
Yaay. So excited to make this for my nephews that have Type 1 diabetes.
Thank you, Grandma Rose! It’s delicious! I just made myself a single cup, and will make some mix when i find some seal-tight containers.
Wow, I didn't even know there was such a thing as heavy cream powder. Game changer!!! Thank you, Noreen!
@picantesworld7723
4 жыл бұрын
Me either. I have a feeling like Amazon it's going to be the best bet to find it, since I've never seen it in the supermarket before.
Looks warm and soothing.
Yay!! Another great choice.
This is FANTASTIC!!! Thank you SO MUCH NOREEN!! ☕☕☕ Have a blessed day!!!
OOOOO and a ground up sugar free peppermint in the cup would be a nice holiday treat--- thanks for share-- blessings
Can't wait to try this ..thanks so much
Thank you Noreen🌹 Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas!
Yes yes yes thanks so much I’m making this tonight ❤️ just letting your subscribers know that your cranberry relish I made sugar free was so delicious 😋 I’m a diabetic and my family didn’t know I made it sugar free . There was no leftovers my mother and father requested for me to make double the cranberry relish that is how delicious it was . Noreen you are an amazing beautiful lady thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful knowledge 😋😋❤️🌈🌈
Thanks for revamping your classics! I’m sure it takes a lot of time. I will Try the sugar free spiced Russian tea soon!
Great recipe 🤗 Thanks for sharing.
I just saw heavy cream powder for sale yesterday, and I wondered what I could use it in. Now I know!!! Thank you!!!
I love cocoa this sounds wonderful Noreen!
I spent my lunch break yesterday looking for sugar free hot cocoa mix in a local mini store...without success. Then, wah-lah, today I found this video. Thanks!!
Thanks so much! These sugar-free mixes are great, especially since we get to get rid of the chemical additives too🥳
LOVE your vintage touches! I collect Lefton holly as well.
@noreenskitchenchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Most of what I have belonged to my grandmother. I have a lot of it! Except for the pieces that she tossed when she found out the glaze had lead in it. It did not occur to her to just not eat off of it. I have replaced most of them.
Thank you Noreen I've been wanting to make hot chocolate for my mom she's diabetic, now I can, I already have everything here.
Wow, im a new subscriber, and your recipes are the bomb! I have started sharing your channel with my friends and family and telling them to subscribe to you. I really appreciate your type of content. I just made this sf hot cocoa recipe today and couldn't belive how wonderful it tastes. Im not a diabetic but like to watch my sugar intake and this hot cocoa was better than regular hot cocoa! Im so excited to try your other sf recipes as well as all your other recipes. Please continue to make sugar free options. Thanks so much Noreen. We love you. Happy holidays to you and your family! ❤❤
Noreen, this looks great!! It will be a nice addition to the dry mix beverage recipes I already have from you. I've made your cocoa mix that has Jello pudding mix in it & I have given that out as gifts for the last 4 or 5 years. I've also made your malted hot cocoa mix too. My very best friend loves malt balls & when I saw that recipe I knew I had to make it for her. Thanks for the great recipe, you always have wonderful food gifts for Christmas.
As a T2 diabetic, I really appreciate this. I’ve been using Anthony’s heavy cream powder for about 4 years. She nice I use heavy cream as my coffee creamer and it isn’t exactly transport friendly, I take a small ziplock of the heavy cream powder handy as my “to go” travel creamer.
I can’t find a sugar free hot cocoa anywhere this year. My husband and I are both diabetic. Thanks so much!!!
who knew? heavy cream powder! Fantastic recipe!
So very thankful I found a channel that can help me cater to the diabetics in my life, thank you so much for what you do! Also… could I use coconut sugar instead of stevia or erythritol or heaven forbid Splenda
What brand of stevia did you use in this recipe? Thanks so much for sharing.
Please pardon my ignorance.....but my experience with sweeteners incl. Stevia is that it takes just a small amount to sweeten something. I see 2 cups mentioned.......Does that make it sickening sweet? I'm T2 diabetic. What is the smallest amount of Stevia I could use and still have it be drinkable. I eat 90% Lindt chocolate.
@noreenskitchenchannel
4 жыл бұрын
I am using a "cup for cup" baking blend of stevia. So no, it is not sickeningly sweet. It is just right. I recommend using the amount I gave in the video 2 cups. It isn't that sweet to begin with. Other artificial sweeteners may be overly sweet but that is because they are fake and chemically derived. Stevia is natural. Another alternative would be Erythritol which is also a cup for cup sweetener that is derived from a sugar alcohol. It is actually only 90 percent as sweet as table sugar. However can have side effects. Hope that helps.
@robmunro1065
3 жыл бұрын
@@noreenskitchenchannel i thought same until i saw whole video and realised it isnt for only 6 cups of cocao
cocoa is good against diabetes, so i can drink this everynight? Subbed n Liked
If I didn’t want to use water could I use hot milk
I have never seen powdered cream. Where will I find it? Will any of the natural sweeteners leave an aftertaste? Excited to make this! Thank you!
@noreenskitchenchannel
4 жыл бұрын
There is a link to an Amazon list below with all the ingredients and some extras. The aftertaste really depends on each person and which sweetener they use.
where do u get all these in bulk
Where did you find that neat stirring whisk? I didn't see it on Amazon. Thanks!
@noreenskitchenchannel
4 жыл бұрын
It is a Rada Handi Stir. There should be a link below to the Amazon shopping list.
The heavy cream isn't sweetened? I don't think i cab find it here
Do you have the sugar free versions in your cookbook?
@noreenskitchenchannel
4 жыл бұрын
No. I did not write the cookbook with sugar free versions. I am just now starting to develop sugar free versions of my drink mixes. Probably won't be doing a cookbook anytime soon. Nobody really purchases them and complains at the price.