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Mexican mocha mix

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword gift in a jar, layered jar gift, mexican mocha mix, spiced coffee mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
A layered jar mix of instant coffee, cocoa, powdered milk, cinnamon and a little cayenne, topped with mini chocolate chips. Stir into hot water or milk, or give it with a tag.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant coffee
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered milk
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (start light)
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips for topping

Directions

  • Begin by pouring the instant coffee into the jar to make a dark bottom layer.
  • Spoon the cocoa on top of the coffee.
  • Add the powdered milk for the next layer.
  • Stir the cinnamon, cayenne and powdered sugar together and add them as a single layer.
  • If you like, finish with the mini chocolate chips.
  • Close the jar and attach a tag with directions for use.

Notes

Gift tag text: Use 2–3 tbsp per 8 oz hot water or hot milk. Stir until dreamy. Contains caffeine.

Nutrition

Serving: 14g | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 1 servings from 1/12 of the mix with 8 oz hot water or hot milk; ½ cup cocoa powder counted as unsweetened cocoa, ¼ cup powdered milk counted as nonfat dry milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.