Hot Chocolate Mix

This is a great starter lesson for a Year 7 class and is part of my "Presents in a Package" unit.

Through this recipe, students learn about correctly measuring ingredients and then have the choice to design their own hot chocolate mix using a range of different ingredients.

Because this is a simple recipe, it allows enough time in the lesson to teach students about classroom routines, finding equipment and learning to work with a partner.

Once the mix is made, give students the opportunity to try their mix by making a hot chocolate to drink in class.


Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

(Serves 2)

Basic recipe

• ¾ c non-fat dried milk powder
• I T plus 1 t powdered coffee whitener
• 3 T plus 1 t icing sugar
• 2 T plus 1 t cocoa powder (unsweetened)


Preparation:

1. Collect equipment: Measuring cups, measuring spoons, bowl, sieve, dinner knife, whisk, dinner spoon, coffee mug, teaspoon.

2. Collect ingredients.

3. Sift the milk powder, coffee creamer, icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl to remove any lumps.

4. Mix thoroughly with a wire whisk to blend.

5. Add variations from list below and mix thoroughly

6. Divide between two snaplock bags.

7. Attach instructions and ingredient list.


Variations

• 3 T mini marshmallows
• ½ t ground cinnamon
• 3 T dark chocolate chips
• 3 T white chocolate chips
• 2 T raspberry powdered drink mix