Camping hot cocoa packets

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword campfire drinks, camping drinks, dairy-free cocoa, hot cocoa mix

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 2 cups

Coconut milk powder, powdered sugar and Dutch cocoa mixed for dairy-free hot cocoa at camp. Add hot milk or water.

Ingredients

Hot chocolate mix

6 tablespoons coconut milk powder
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional; use it if making with water)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Topping and liquid

2 tablespoons shredded coconut
2 cups milk of choice or water
Whipped cream

Directions

At home

Stir the coconut milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt together in a small airtight container (easy to store, carry, or give as a gift).

At camp

Toast the shredded coconut in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for about 1 minute, until just golden; set aside.
Sift the cocoa mix through a fine mesh strainer into the saucepan, pressing out lumps with a spoon.
Pour in 2 cups milk or water; whisk over medium-low heat until dissolved, whisking now and then so it doesn't scorch.
Heat until small bubbles appear; divide between two mugs. Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Notes

Oat milk or a boxed coconut milk drink works well. Hot drinks around kids at camp: let cool before handing over.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 cups; coconut milk powder counted as canned coconut milk (one can 400 g), Dutch-process cocoa powder counted as cocoa mix powder, shredded coconut counted as sweetened flaked coconut. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.