Every day (or nearly) at three o’clock in the afternoon I have a cup of hot chocolate. It’s become the tastiest part of my winter survival strategy (which also includes a daily vitamin D supplement and a 30 minute session in front of my LiteBook). As a dairy-free person it’s difficult to grab a cup on the go, so I make my own powdered mix and carry it with me to work. All you need is hot water and it’s your very own hot chocolate o’clock.

Here’s my recipe:

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered soy milk
• dash of salt

Mix everything together and keep in an airtight container. Two heaping spoonfuls is enough for one standard mug of hot chocolate, but you may need more or less depending on your mug size and how rich you want it to be. I never need more than three heaping spoonfuls in my largest mug, but your mileage may vary, of course. Fill your mug with hot water, stir until everything’s dissolved, sip, and enjoy. (Yields approximately 5 servings.)

Winter is difficult and we’ve got two more months of the stuff ahead of us. Share this recipe with your friends to keep them warm. Better yet, make them a batch and present it in a mason jar with a Cuppow! lid adapter and felt cozy (available in the Storenvy shop).