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  • 110g demerara sugar
  • 90g skimmed milk powder
  • 60g cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp ground mixed spice

To serve

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal170
  • fat8g
  • saturates5g
  • carbs16g
  • sugars16g
  • fibre0.4g
  • protein9g
  • salt0.5g

Method

  • step 1

    Mix the sugar, milk powder, cocoa, mixed spice and 1 tsp sea salt together. Store in an airtight jar or tin in a cool, dark place. Will keep for up to three months.

  • step 2

    To make one hot chocolate, tip 3-4 tsp of the hot chocolate powder into a mug. Add a splash of hot milk or water, and whisk until smooth. Top up with the rest of the milk or water. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles or chocolate shavings, and garnish with a cinnamon stick to serve.

Recipe tips

MAKE IT A MOCHA

Add 30g espresso powder to the dry mixture for instant mochas.

EXPERIMENT WITH SPICES

• Add a grating of nutmeg, 1 tsp ground ginger or a pinch of ground cloves

• Opt for Scandinavian-inspired flavours by swapping the mixed spice for 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tsp ground cardamom

• For a chilli kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper

MAKE IT ALCOHOLIC

Add 1 tbsp of your favourite spirit or liqueur, such as rum, Irish cream, coffee liqueur or brandy

Recipe from Good Food magazine, Vegetarian Christmas 2023

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