Swiss Mocha Mix

Three ingredients, one jar, and you’ve got a homemade mocha mix that beats those overpriced packets at the store.

Nonfat dry milk powder, cocoa, and instant coffee get blended together into a fine powder you can scoop into hot water anytime the craving hits.

It’s low calorie, keeps for weeks in a sealed jar, and makes a thoughtful homemade gift when packed into a pretty container with a ribbon.

Variations

• Sweeten it up by stirring in a couple tablespoons of sugar or your favorite sugar substitute before blending.
• Make it richer by swapping the nonfat milk powder for whole milk powder.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or a scrape of vanilla bean powder for a spiced mocha version.

Pro Tips

• Blend on high for a smooth, uniform powder. Shaking in a jar works, but the blender gives you a finer mix that dissolves cleaner in hot water.
• Store in an airtight container away from moisture. The instant coffee absorbs humidity quickly and will clump.