Homemade Nesquick Mix
Make your own copycat Nesquik chocolate drink mix with just 4 pantry ingredients – budget-friendly, shelf-stable, and ready whenever a chocolate milk craving strikes!
Copycat Nesquik Mix Recipe
If you grew up drinking Nesquik, then you already know how easy it is to turn a plain glass of milk into a sweet, chocolatey treat. This classic powdered drink mix has been a favorite for generations because it dissolves quickly and adds rich chocolate flavor to cold milk in seconds.
The good news is that you can make a homemade version with just a few simple pantry staples. This DIY chocolate drink mix uses only four ingredients and takes just minutes to stir together. It’s a great recipe to keep on hand when you’re out of the store-bought version, and it’s easy to make a big batch so you always have some ready to go.
One of my favorite things about making homemade mixes is that they’re often more budget-friendly than buying prepackaged products. The estimated cost to make a batch (which has 30 servings) is less than $2 – which is a bargain compared to the store-bought mixes!
Since the ingredients are inexpensive and have a long shelf life, you can mix up a jar whenever you need it and save a little money at the same time. Whether you’re making chocolate milk for the kids or stirring some into your own glass, this homemade chocolate drink mix is a simple recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again!
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Only 4 Ingredients!
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Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
- Whisk until well combined.
How To Use:
- Whisk 1 Tablespoon of your homemade Nesquik mix into 2 Tablespoons of hot water, until dissolved (about 1 minute).
- Stir this liquid chocolate mixture into 8 ounces of milk and enjoy!
Prep Tips:
- Storage – Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions – If you’d rather skip the powdered coffee creamer (or don’t have any on hand), stir 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract into every 8 ounces of milk when you add the milk to the recipe. The taste will be almost identical. You can also omit.
More Homemade Flavoring Mixes To Try:
- Homemade Apple Pie Spice
- Ranch Seasoning Recipe
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Copycat Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Easy Taco Seasoning
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Homemade Nesquik Mix
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup French Vanilla Powdered Coffee Creamer
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
How To Make:
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk until well combined.
How To Use:
- Whisk 1 Tablespoon of your homemade Nesquik mix into 2 Tablespoons of hot water, until dissolved (about 1 minute).
- Stir this liquid chocolate mixture into 8 ounces of milk and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions: For each 8 ounces of milk, use ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract instead of powdered coffee creamer, or simply omit it.
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