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Instant Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix

Instant strawberry hot cocoa mix blends freeze-dried strawberries, cocoa, and powdered milk into a fruity, creamy drink. Pulse the ingredients in a food processor, then whisk each serving into steaming hot water until smooth.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mix
  • 1 package (1.2 oz) strawberries freeze-dried
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
For serving
  • 1 cup water hot; per serving

Equipment

  • 1 7-cup food processor

Method
 

Make the mix
  1. Add the freeze-dried strawberries and powdered sugar to a 7-cup food processor and pulse until the strawberries are finely ground.
  2. Add the instant nonfat dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and kosher salt; pulse until evenly combined.
  3. Transfer the mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
Serve
  1. For each serving, heat 1 cup water until steaming hot, then whisk in 1/3 cup mix until evenly blended.

Notes

For a smooth drink, whisk the mix into the hot water until evenly blended. Store the mix airtight at room temperature for up to 30 days; if refrigerated, keep airtight for up to 30 days, and do not freeze. For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free powdered milk alternative.