CHOCOLATE MILK
When ready to make chocolate milk, add 1-2 tablespoons of chocolate milk powder to about 1 cup of milk. I highly recommend mixing it in a blender. You can also add 1 ice cube if you want your chocolate milk very cold.

HOT CHOCOLATE
Add 1-2 tablespoons of the chocolate milk powder to a cup of heated milk.

Notes- How Long Does This Last?

This recipe will stay fresh for about 2 years. Yup, you read that right! Granulated sugar lasts about 2 years when stored properly and cocoa powder typically lasts about 3 years.

Can You Double This Recipe?
Absolutely! You can make as much or as little as you would like. Just make sure you store it in an airtight container in a cool dry place and label it with the date made. I often make a quadruple batch, put it in a large mason jar, then add a tablespoon right inside the jar.

What is the Best Cocoa to Use?
When you go to buy cocoa for this recipe, choose high-quality cocoa for best results. This will cost a bit more because better cocoa means better beans. Look on the label to see that what you are buying is 100 percent cocoa, and then check the nutrition label. The best cocoa will have 1 gram of fat per 5-6 gram serving.

Dutch-process cocoa has a different flavor, but you could try it in this recipe. It’s all about your preference. Dutch-process cocoa will be labeled with something like, ‘processed with alkali’ and will have a less bitter taste. It is also darker, but that doesn’t always mean more flavor. Again, it’s all about preference, but again, choose high-

Hot chocolate bar