Recipe Card 62: Homemade Nesquick Mix

Making your own homemade Nesquik mix is a fantastic way to control the ingredients and avoid preservatives commonly found in store-bought powders. From my experience, this simple recipe with 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and a pinch of sea salt delivers a rich and indulgent chocolate flavor that’s perfect for any age. One tip I found helpful is to whisk the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the mixture is fine and well combined; this helps the powder dissolve smoothly in cold milk without clumping. When mixing, start with 2 tablespoons of the homemade Nesquik powder per glass of milk, then adjust to taste—some prefer a stronger chocolate kick, while others like it milder. This DIY mix is not only delicious but also versatile. You can store it in an airtight container for weeks, making it a handy pantry restock item. Moreover, as a homemade mix, it allows you to customize sweetness or swap regular sugar for alternatives like coconut sugar for a different twist. Besides chocolate milk, I often get creative by adding this mix to smoothies or baking recipes, like chocolate pancakes or muffins, to infuse a natural cocoa flavor. Overall, making homemade Nesquik powder is a rewarding kitchen hack that saves money, cuts out unwanted preservatives, and satisfies those chocolate cravings in a wholesome way.