This vegan hot cocoa mix is a delightful homemade gift, especially when paired with an easy DIY personalized mug. Quick to assemble, it’s an ideal last-minute present that feels thoughtful and festive.

DIY Vegan Hot Cocoa Mix & Personalized Mug Gift

You will need:

• A plain white mug
• Sharpie pens
• A cellophane food bag
• Vegan hot cocoa mix and marshmallows (recipe below)
• Ribbon
• Gift tag
• Optional: vegan candy cane or a cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Decorate the plain white mug with Sharpie pens. Draw a festive design or write the recipient’s name for a personal touch.
2. Place a clean cellophane bag inside the mug and fill it with the vegan hot cocoa mix. Top with mini vegan marshmallows.
3. Secure the bag with ribbon and tuck in a candy cane or cinnamon stick if you like.
4. Attach a gift tag with preparation instructions (see recipe below).
5. Your personalized, homemade gift is ready to give!

📖 Recipe

Vegan Hot Cocoa Mix

Yield:
6

Prep Time:
2 minutes

Cook Time:
1 minute

Total Time:
3 minutes

A smooth, vegan instant hot chocolate mix that makes a charming gift.

Ingredients

• 100 g dark chocolate
• 60 g / ½ cup cocoa powder
• 70 g / ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp powdered rice milk (optional; omitting may make the cocoa slightly more bitter)
• Vegan marshmallows

Instructions

1. Finely chop the dark chocolate. Use a knife, grater, or food processor, then place the chocolate in a medium bowl.
2. Sift in the cocoa powder, then stir in the brown sugar and powdered rice milk (if using). Mix until evenly combined.
3. If your marshmallows are large, chop them into smaller pieces to create mini marshmallows; otherwise use pre-mini marshmallows.
4. Store the prepared mix in an airtight container for up to three months.
5. To prepare one serving: whisk 3 tablespoons of mix with 240 ml (1 cup) of your preferred dairy-free milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Warm until combined, pour into a mug, top with mini marshmallows, and enjoy.

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