Homemade Instant Mocha Cappuccino Mix – DIY Gifts

This homemade cappuccino mix so wonderful! It has all the warm flavors of chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coffee wrapped up in an easy to make drink mix. Just add hot water! Bonus: It is the perfect gift for all the coffee lovers in your life!

Why I love this DIY gift so much

If I’m going to splurge on a coffee drink at a coffee shop it will always be a caffe mocha. I love the flavors of chocolate and coffee together. I love to sprinkle a little cinnamon and nutmeg on the top if it’s available. I decided I wanted to figure out a way to make an instant version that I could give as gifts. My love language is gift giving. I love finding the perfect gift for someone. However, I love making a gift for someone even more! This instant mocha cappuccino mix is perfect for homemade Christmas gifts. Who wouldn’t love a warm frothy cup of mocha cappuccino? I try to keep a container of this mix on hand at all times during the winter months. Even my friends who are not coffee drinkers love this cappuccino mix. I do have to warn you once you gift, be prepared to keep the tradition up. I gave it to a neighbor and the next year I gave her something different and I was met with disappointment. I have included some ideas for how to package your homemade gifts in the FAQ section below.

This instant mocha mix is so easy to whip up. You might have all the ingredients on hand already if not they are easy to find at any grocery store. You can literally make a batch in 10 minutes, and it’s a great gift for anyone, anytime! Another great idea, pour it over ice for an iced mochaccino.

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How to make Instant Mocha Cappucinno Mix

Are you ready? Measure all the ingredients into a medium bowl; nondairy creamer, instant coffee, sugar, nesquik and spices, mix together thoroughly using a whisk. If you prefer more spice you can add up to one teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Be sure to mix all the ingredients well so all the flavors blend and create a great drink every time!

Add 4 tablespoons of mix to 1 hot cup of water, give it a stir. Find a cozy spot to relax with you nice hot drink, open a good book and put your feet up!

FAQs

1. What is the best way to store instant mocha cappuccino mix? The best way to store this dry mix is in a clean airtight container. examples: mason jar, zip-loc bag, rubbermaid container with a sealable lid.
2. Can I use this mix for an iced drink? Absolutely! Make as directed in the recipe card. Allow to cool for a 10 minutes or so, then fill a glass with ice and pour your mocha over top. Enjoy!
3. How can I make this sugar free? It is possible to make this drink nearly sugar free by leaving out the sugar. This will bring the servings per recipe down to 10. There is a Nesquik that is sugar free, you could use this and remove the sugar. I have not tried this so I am not sure how this will affect the taste. Let me know if you try it!
4. How long will this drink mix last? Instant Mocha Mix will last up to one year stored in an airtight container. This may vary depending upon the expiration date of the products you’ve used. If you are using products that are going to expire soon, then take that into consideration. Make sure to make your container with an expiration date. Also, since this mocha mix recipe lasts so long this make it a the perfect holiday gift. You can make it in advance and get ahead on your holiday preparations.

Ideas for Gift Giving

The vessels you could choose are endless. The dollar store often has the clear glass mugs and if you are frugal unlike me you can find many great deals, after Christmas, on holiday themed coffee mugs and containers to use for the following year. I am so bad at planning ahead for this sort of thing. I have friends who are marvelous at it. I want to be like them when I grow up.

• Purchase an inexpensive coffee mug. Then fill food safe plastic gift bags with 1-2 cups of mix, which is 4-8 servings. Tie the bag with a decorative string or twisty-tie, and place this in the mug. Don’t forget to attach a tag with instructions! “Add 4 tablespoons of mix to 1 cup of hot water. Mix. Enjoy!”
• Mason jars, or fun shaped jam jars that you have recycled are also a great way to give this mix. If you really like someone, make this mix and the caramel cappuccino mix put each in a pint sized mason jar and give them away together! Add a cute mug and put it together in a basket and you have a really inexpensive gift idea. You could even add a package of hot cocoa mix and some fun marshmallows. The sky is the limit. So many great homemade gift ideas for the holiday season.
• Lined food safe paper bags with wire, fold over top are also a great way to package this warm drink mix. You can write the directions directly on the bag. You could let your kids decorate the bags with paints or markers and give for teachers gifts!
• I have also made cinnamon ornaments and tied them on to the jar or mug. These ornaments smell so good, and they are super cute to decorate packages with. (It looks like this recipe is not on E2g, so I will work on getting that up before Christmas)
• We have a pottery painting studio in our town. I have taken my kids there and let them each paint a mug, and fill the mug with this tasty instant mix and give them to teachers, grandparents, or aunts and uncles.

I am sure you are even more creative than I and can come up with all sorts of amazing ways to give this delicious instant mix as a gift. I would love to hear from you if you have gift making traditions. I also would love to know if you make this one of your new traditions. As always it’s so helpful if you could take the time to spread the word about my itsy bitsy blerg. Pin, share on instagram, and facebook, and comment below. If you want more ideas and inspiration follow my free newsletter.