Hot Cocoa Convenience Mix

Part of Saving Money With Homemade Convenience Mixes

Originally prepared by Nellie Hedstrom, Extension nutrition specialist
Revised and updated by Statewide Nutrition and Physical Activity Educator Kate Yerxa

For information about UMaine Extension programs and resources, visit extension.umaine.edu.
Find more of our publications and books at extensionpubs.umext.maine.edu.

Saving Money With Homemade Convenience Mixes provides recipes for master convenience mixes that you can make and keep on hand. These mixes are healthier and less expensive than the packaged convenience mixes you buy in the store, and allow you to control the amount of fat, sodium, sugar and additives in your foods without sacrificing the convenience of a mix. There are 15 master convenience mixes, each with recipes you can make from the mix:

1. All-Purpose Convenience Mix
2. Whole Wheat Convenience Mix
3. Corn Bread Convenience Mix
4. Rolled Oats Convenience Mix
5. Hot Cocoa Convenience Mix
6. Convenience Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix
7. Convenience Taco Seasoning Mix
8. Convenience Chili Seasoning Mix
9. Convenience Meat Loaf or Meatball Seasoning Mix
10. Convenience Seasoning Mixes For Rice
11. Convenience Seasoned Coating Mix for Meat, Fish, and Poultry
12. Convenience Seasoned Cornmeal Coating Mix for Meat, Fish, and Poultry
13. Convenience Salt-Free Seasoning Mix
14. Basic Oil and Vinegar Dressing Mix
15. High-Fiber Convenience Snack Mix

Hot Cocoa Convenience MixMakes 4 1/2 cups 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups dry nonfat milk powder 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 cups non-dairy powdered creamer, light (optional) Sift cocoa. Mix ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container. To use, bring 4 cups of water to boil in sauce pan, mix in 3/4 cup Convenience Mix and stir well. Hot Cocoa Convenience Mix Food Recipe Nutrition Facts [Word]

Mocha MixCombine 1/3 cup Hot Cocoa Convenience Mix and 1/4 cup instant coffee. Store in an airtight container. To serve, measure 1 1/2 tablespoons mix into a cup. Add boiling water and stir well. Mocha Convenience Mix Food Recipe Nutrition Facts [Word]

Information in this publication is provided purely for educational purposes. No responsibility is assumed for any problems associated with the use of products or services mentioned. No endorsement of products or companies is intended, nor is criticism of unnamed products or companies implied.

© 2003, 2011

Call 800.287.0274 (in Maine), or 207.581.3188, for information on publications and program offerings from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, or visit extension.umaine.edu.

The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469, 207.581.1226, eoinfo@umit.maine.edu.