Homemade Nesquick
I rarely purchase chocolate milk or mixes for the kids. Not only is it expensive, I can't pronounce everything in the ingredient list. Here is a simple, less expensive, less processed alternative. And it tastes just as yummy, if not better than the popular prepackaged version.
Homemade Nesquick Ingredients
- 1/3 cup, Cocoa
- 2/3 cup, Sugar
- ½ tsp, Salt
- Mason Jar (quart size)
Homemade Nesquick Directions
In the jar you are planning on storing this in; alternate ingredients-this was 4 batches and fits perfectly into a quart mason jar. Close the lid tightly and shake.
To make chocolate milk:
Add 1 heaping Tbsp to a couple Tbsp of hot tap water to dissolve (cocoa powder does not dissolve well in cold liquid). Add to 8 ounces of milk.
Price Comparison
A canister of name brand costs an average of $5 making it about $.13 per serving. This homemade version is around $0.07 per serving. Half the price, far less preservatives, and less than 2 minutes to make.
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Make your own chocolate milk mix and pay half for the ingredients versus buying a name brand container. Less preservatives + save more money = tastes great!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup, Cocoa
- 2/3 cup, Sugar
- ½ tsp, Salt
- Mason Jar (quart size)
Instructions
- In the jar you are planning on storing this in; alternate ingredients-this was 4 batches and fits perfectly into a quart mason jar. Close the lid tightly and shake.
To make chocolate milk:
- Add 1 heaping Tbsp to a couple Tbsp of hot tap water to dissolve (cocoa powder does not dissolve well in cold liquid). Add to 8 ounces of milk.
I just got back from an Aldi run. Because I couldn’t remember the exact prices, I took photos of the cocoa powder and sugar.
Aldi cocoa powder, 8oz, $2.19
White sugar, 4lbs, $1.79
Costs for the mix as laid out here: about 52 US cents. At that price, you’re using barely 2c of mix per cup of milk you want to add.
Wow…
Stuart, thanks for those Aldi prices! I love that store, and the prices are part of the reason :)