Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate in a Jar Recipes | Healthy Alternatives

[@sillililli01]

I've created my own recipe, no sugar, and, add roasted carob powder for added nutrition. I doubt children would like it, because they prefer sweet, but, adults who have reduced sugar as a health benefit, do. You are so creative, thank you for sharing your hot cocoa recipe.

[@l.b.5892]

Will you share your recipe Silli Lilli?

[@sillililli01]

@@l.b.5892 For every level Tablespoon of Organic Cocoa, add 2 1/2 Tablespoon of Dry Milk Powder (your choice of skim, whole milk). Add 1/4 Teaspoon of Roasted Carob Powder (optional, I add for additional nutrition). You can then add vanilla powder if you like, or cinnamon or even a pinch of cayenne pepper powder. I sometimes use malt powder. If you like intense chocolate then add hot water to your mix in the mug, stir and enjoy. If you prefer a smooth creamier hot chocolate, add cold milk/heavy cream to your mix in the mug (just enough to blend with chocolate mix at bottom of mug), blend well with spoon, then add hot water to top up. Enjoy. You can play around with the measurements until you find the perfect mix for you and yours. P.S. If you must have a touch of sweetness, add just a pinch of raw cane sugar, or brown sugar with a pinch of salt for that salted caramel taste. P.S.S. Instead of milk/heavy cream try coconut milk/coconut cream, delicious. I hope this all makes sense. lol

[@l.b.5892]

@@sillililli01 Thank you so much! It sounds delicious. I'll pick up some carob and dried milk and try it on the weekend! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sillililli01]

@@l.b.5892 You're welcome. I forgot to say that at the point of adding hot water to top up the mix that's been blended with milk/cream, add hot black coffee instead, and, you can enjoy a mocha, my fave. And, once you've gotten your mix to your liking, then you can just increase volume, and store in glass jar. Ready for the next time the craving hits. lol Happy Holidays!

[@l.b.5892]

@@sillililli01 Thank you so much. This is very helpful. It sounds delicious. Happy holidays!!

[@sherihicks1427]

Yummy! I have a jar of organic cane sugar sitting in my cupboard with a vanilla bean in it that I normally use for creating homemade coffee creamer. That would taste wonderful in your hot cocoa mix!!

[@vickylineberry7788]

Yummy! I like to add Peppermint Snapps and turn it into a Hot Peppermint Patty!! Delicious!!

[@crochetgottaloveit]

That sounds wonderful!!

[@robingriffin6498]

Thank You, Melissa! Perfect timing. I was planning on trying hot chocolate mix for the freeze dryer, now I will just DO IT! Today I completed my 1st batch of brewed coffee and it was a success :)

[@robinhazeslip1800]

Watching this made me crave hot chocolate! Had to make a steaming mug while finishing the video! Perfect time of year for this recipe!😁

[@rosanneleibhart9115]

Just have to say this Thanksgiving I made the pumpkin roll recipe from your hand made book. It was great!! Everyone loved it. Never made pumpkin roll before but this easy. Thank you 😊

[@mylightofhope]

I like to use coconut sugar in mine to reduce glycemic index naturally! I must say, the freeze drying part seems like much more added effort, time, energy cost to run etc. Just to have to add a mix to water (rehydrate) again. You can just make up a mix and add hot water later.

[@adriensheptock8409]

Hey just wanted to ask what is glycemic Index and where would I get coconut sugar

[@nancyschwartz5665]

Yipppeeee!! I am so thankful for the timing of this video. Thank YOU!! Trying this afternoon. :^)

[@Off-Grid]

We tried some homemade chocolate mix.... wasn't that good. Yours looks a lot better. Will have to try it out.

[@kwyatt97]

I love your apron! I actually sold one just like it when we were set up for the worlds longest yard sale in Kentucky several years ago. Only 2 times I ever seen this cutie!

[@amandalashley3819]

I make a similar cocoa recipe but I use monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar, sometimes I'll use maple syrup but that's a very rare treat since I have to be careful about my sugar intake. I also dissolve the cocoa powder in an equal amount of coconut oil instead of water, it adds to the richness and also makes it taste just a little bit sweeter.

[@nancysala7769]

I’m diabetic, and have been curious about monk fruit. Does it have dextrose in it? Also, have you noticed an after taste.

[@amandalashley3819]

@@nancysala7769 I don't know if it has dextrous in it or not, but it's considered a keto friendly sweetener if that helps any.

[@deetremonti5161]

Are use my sweetener for most things and it has no aftertaste to me at all.

[@pieceofkakes]

@@nancysala7769 some may have dextrose but you can absolutely buy it without! Some like the one I use have erythritol but you can buy just pure monkfruit without any additives! It doesn’t taste just like sugar, but has a balanced sweetness that I think tastes better than other sugar alternatives I’ve tasted, hope this helps!

[@starfire8221]

@@deetremonti5161 I thought with monk fruit there was another ingredient you have to add to the monk fruit? Do you know if that’s true?

[@Julian-zy1em]

Hot cocoa and that smile... what else could someone possibly need???....🌹🌹🌹

[@mainelanding]

This sounds so delicious! I love the idea of the additional mini chocolate chips. More chocolate the better 😊

[@cindynielson4231]

I have your "Home Made" book but was looking for powder version. TFS👍☕

[@beachchic288]

I'm so excited for these recipes. I am working on drinks this week coffee, teas and cocoa, very excited for this homemade version. I've got the homemade book but somehow I've never seen the hot cocoa recipe. Will surprise the kiddos with this and see if they approve before I make a big batch for the shelf.

[@shervin6711]

YAY! You can also use this to make cocoa bombs! Perfect!

[@juliabrown5948]

Great tip on filling the top and bottom trays less full! I have been quite afraid of any explosions, so I always pre freeze my liquids! My favorites is freezing then in ice cube trays or even sandwich size ziplocks, then open and dump onto the fd tray!

[@maureenhargrave3568]

Love hot chocolate. My grandmother taught me to mix the sugar and cocoa together, heat the milk then add the sugar cocoa mix. It blends right away. Bring it up to full temp. No water needed.

[@dianetucker2711]

My favorite ❣️

[@michellerobinett9276]

I so want a freeze dryer... one of these days!!

[@ajalicea1091]

FYI: Melissa I heard about a trick that will help with your processing time with the freeze dryer. Take your trays and place them in your deep freezer. Then pour in your liquid. Once it froze solid place it in the freeze dryer to continue your process. Have heard that several people say that this helps even with the cost of the electricity used by the freeze dryer. They have also said that it is quicker this way. It could be an experiment for you to try and see if it does work better.

[@MelissaKNorris]

I do it for other foods but I don't have that much flat level space for liquid in the trays and cleaning spilled hot chocolate in the freezer isn't something I want to deal with. 😊

[@juliabrown5948]

When I run out of freezer room for my fd trays, I pour my liquids into ice cube trays or silicone trays or even cupcake pans and freeze into cubes, then pile my cubes up onto my fd tray. It saves room and so much time, plus it hugely reduces the chances of spills or of fd explosions from unfrozen sweet liquids!

[@alexburba640]

Please do a video about your freeze dryer once you're used to it. I would love to get your opinion before making the purchase myself. Thank you for another informative video! (:

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You cheers from Pennsylvania 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎄🎄🎄

[@tamilyn718]

Do they sell dried coconut milk powder in bulk? Would love to make this without dairy milk thanks!

[@rosetyner7758]

I use evaporated milk to make my hot cocoa. Not exactly cream but not thin like regular milk. Yum!

[@MelissaKNorris]

Great tip!

[@tamara-lnlhomestead1441]

What a coinkidink, I was just checking emails on my laptop and this popped up on phone. 😂💜

[@donjohnson7189]

So why not mix the dry milk powder and cocoa powder along with the sugar? All organic of course. 😏 Then put into your storage containers.

[@cestsibonlavie]

Hi Melissa，I searched wood stove and found your video which is helpful. Can I ask which software of video editor you are using and which camera you are using for making your video? thank you for sharing. I have subscribed your channel today. :)

[@terrykrall]

I make it with 2% milk, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and a dab of marshmallow if I have it. Can’t beat the real thing.

[@angleeyes1855]

They also had dried mini marshmallows out in stores too

[@Wildevis]

Looks delicious, will download for sure

[@cathykirkmcrae7727]

Now where can I fit a freeze dryer in my condo! I want one bad!

[@christybuster9230]

Awesome, thank you!! 😊

[@giselelavallee7259]

If you mix your cocoa and sugar together first then it’s much easier to dissolve once the liquid is added. My mom would do this for the 14 kids, yes 14.

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@AndreasCreations]

Not just one, but three yummy recipes. Yea! :-)

[@murpheyslaw]

for a "secret ingredient" try just a pinch of cayenne pepper, hard to define but kicks it up a notch.

[@kennethgardzinski]

I bet if you use 1/3 the water and dehydrated the paste; it would take less time to dehydrate

[@mojoflyingsolo639]

I powder all my liquids by places my broken up trays into a gallon zip lock bag and using a rolling pin to make it into powder, less waste of my precious powders.

[@annasalterations]

Can this be used as well for younger children who mix with cold milk?

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Yummy 😋

[@andreacremeans1055]

Thank you for sharing! I use my homemade recipe and yours from your book more regularly this time of year in the midwest 😊 (I love some homemade cocoa in a handmade mug as well!)

[@tamararoberts9307]

Yum 😋

[@starfire8221]

When you say shelf stable how do you accomplish that with no freeze dryer?

[@MelissaKNorris]

I explain it in the video, did you watch it all?

[@starfire8221]

@@MelissaKNorris yes I watched it all but it was only clear to me how to freeze dry and I would never put liquid I dehydrator 😁. I will rewatch up to the when you turn it into liquid.

[@shellyann021]

Do you have an affiliate link for the discounted Redmond’s salt?

[@MelissaKNorris]

Yes, just added to the video description but here it is too shop.redmond.life?afmc=Pioneering get additional 15% off with this coupon code “Pioneering” at checkout

[@sarahspencer3737]

It's easier if you freeze anything that goes into your freeze dryer and then you don't have to worry about anthing exploding ... also pre freezing keeps the time down... just a few tips for you

[@stagecoachist]

I am a Little confused …in the written .for the jar you have 3 T to 1 cup water ….and here you used 6 3/4 T …why? …the difference?

[@marylafrance9547]

Husband too! If it doesn't taste like store-bought, forget about it. Note: People should take advantage of holiday sales and pick up a gas generator for your homes.

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

I thought you were mixing the dry ingredients and putting in a jar. I looked for the portions of each ingredient but couldn’t find it. We don’t have a freeze dryer. Couldn’t you mix the ingredients and store them dry? Or am I missing something? Thank you.

[@Eva-Eva1010]

That's amazing incredible hot chocolate ℹnever seen this 🅱️4️⃣🆕️2️⃣Ⓜ️🍫

[@jprice694]

❤❤❤

[@Autobodyscotty]

I WOULD DIE TO HAVE A WOMEN LIKE YOU !.

[@allleygreen8093]

flash freeze, love it

[@killshot7041]

My brain seeing the thumbnail : I've got jar of dirt, I've got a jar of dirt, guess what's inside it😂

[@alphaomega3766]

Can you adopt me please. I clean up after myself.

[@Your.fav.gaming.girl20]

I'm going to be losing at a hot cocoa thing and it's my pocket teach me how to cook a different way

[@roxiebaird8856]

What’s a homestead?

[@brightpurpleviking]

Wait, so I would have to have a $3,000 machine to freeze dry my hot cocoa and then process it into powder for a drink experience that lasts approximately three minutes with a marshmallow. 🤔

[@MelissaKNorris]

Wait, so you missed the part where I said make it fresh from this recipe OR get the recipe for using store-bought dried milk on my website for free 🤔here's the link with those recipes that don't require a freeze dryer. melissaknorris.com/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix/

[@charleshodgdon6168]

Where is the easy version? I don't have a freeze drier and I don't know anyone who owns one.

[@MelissaKNorris]

There's a clickable link in the video AND the link is in the video description as said during the video, if you're on mobile you sometimes have to click the little downward arrow to see the text and links beneath videos

[@kevinfiebelkorn2647]

@@MelissaKNorriscan you blend candy canes in the mix also and it still be shelf stable? Thank you for all you do

[@abigailhumes4608]

Remember, Dear, that decadence means depravity of morals. Something may taste so good one could think it is forbidden. This was the original advertising that brought this terrible word to mean delicious. I do not use it for food at all. ugh! something to think about.

[@susancollins9074]

TOO MUCH UNNECESSARY CHITCHAT.

[@MelissaKNorris]

We provide a link to the printable recipe in the video description 🤷

[@mikkimikki5376]

This is where I have gone; NOT WENT.

[@itsknotmagic]

Sorry but have to do this....where I've gone or where I went...not where I've went

[@RestorationAcresTN]

Do you feel better now? Can you have a good day now that you got to correct somebody on the Internet for something so minor? Your life must be so perfect & awesome. How pathetic you are. 😒

[@RestorationAcresTN]

Oh yes, and starting your criticism with the word sorry doesn’t make anybody actually believe that you are sorry or less rude.