My homemade hot chocolate mix is made without white, refined sugar and milk powder (something deeply disturbs me about “milk powder”). The simple, healthier-than-store-bought ingredients come together in just seconds, making enough hot chocolate mix to enjoy over and over again on busy, cold days.
In a food processor, pulse the sucanat for 40 seconds until fine. Add the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and the vanilla beans (split the bean in half and scrap out the tiny seeds inside using a spoon or butter knife). Pulse for 30-45 seconds until the chocolate chips have been ground into a fine powder.
Pour the mix into an air-tight jar (such as a Mason jar). Store the mix for up to 6 months at room temperature.
To Make Hot Chocolate:
Warm 1 cup of milk. Add 3 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix to the warm milk and stir until fully dissolved.