DIY Gift: Hot Chocolate and Chai Drink Mixes

This year we’re focusing on making some of our Christmas gifts to add a more personal touch. But, I admit that by doing this, we also get to enjoy some of the gifts for ourselves, such as with these delicious drink mixes. They are great for hostess gifts, teachers, neighbors and friends…as long as you don’t consume them all yourself before the gift giving begins. Make them extra special (and fun) by packaging them in cute containers with creative labels.

Hot Chocolate Mix  
4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (4 oz) package instant chocolate fudge pudding  

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend together for a smooth consistency. Store in an airtight container. Mix 3 or 4 heaping spoons full to a cup of hot water or milk.

For gift giving, top mix with marshmallows, broken candy canes, white chocolate chips, etc.

Homemade Chai Mix
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 cup French vanilla powdered non-dairy creamer
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups unsweetened instant tea
2 tsp ground ginger
3 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
¼ tsp pepper

Place all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until it creates a fine powder. Add 2 or 3 heaping spoons full to a cup of hot water or milk.

Thanks to MomAdvice.com for the inspiration!