How to Make Your Own Cold Nestle Chocolate Drink Mix

Chocolate milk is a healthy alternative to an unhealthy candy bar any time of the day.

Chocolate drink mix is often a staple in any house with children or chocolate lovers, but this habit can become expensive. Making your own mix is easy with just a few simple ingredients. Without containing any preservatives, not only is it cheaper; it's a natural way to make chocolate milk that tastes just like the store-bought alternative. When you know the mix's contents, you'll never have to question again why it's still consumable after sitting in the fridge for a year.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• Dash of salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Jar with lid or squeeze bottle

Instructions

1. Combine 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 cup sugar and a dash of salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add 1 cup water slowly to the mixture, and whisk until smooth.

3. Bring the mixture to a soft boil for about one minute while stirring.

4. Remove the pan from the heat, and place in the freezer for about five minutes to chill. When the mixture has cooled to the touch, stir in 1 tsp. vanilla.

5. Pour the chocolate syrup mixture in a jar with a lid or a squeeze bottle, and refrigerate. The mixture keeps safely for around four weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• This chocolate drink mix can also be used on top of ice cream or for any recipes that call for store-bought chocolate syrup.

• For a dark chocolate version, increase the cocoa powder by 1/2 cup while cooking, and whisk thoroughly to dissolve.

• Do not leave the pot unattended while it is boiling.

• Because this is a preservative-free version of store-bought chocolate syrup, it will not keep as long and should be discarded after four weeks.

References

• Food.com: Chocolate Syrup

Resources

• Belly Bytes: Healthy Chocolate Recipe Collection