Friday, July 19, 2024

Flavored Mixes

 I feel guilty when I post recipes that I haven't tried.  But I do tell---I haven't made yet.

I don't drink coffee and I don't do flavor teas, but was thinking others could be interested in these so will post.

Cappuccino Mix in a Jar

1 cup powdered non dairy creamer

1 cup chocolate drink mix

3/4 cup instant coffee granules

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and place in an airtight container.

Makes 4 servings

Attach Instructions:

Place 2 tablespoons in a mug, add 3/4 cup boiling water and stir till dissolved. Makes 1 cup.


Cinna-Mocha Mix

1 3/4 cup powdered non dairy creamer

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1/3 cup instant coffee granules

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground.  Store in an airtight container.

Makes 14 servings

Attach Instructions:

To serve, stir 1/4 cup mix into 3/4 cup boiling water.


Cheery Cherry Hot Cocoa Mix (this one I want to try)

3/4 cup hot chocolate mix

3/4 teaspoon cheery mix

4 cherry flavored licorice twists

Combine first 2 ingredients in a plastic zip lock bag shaking to mix.  Wrap licorice twists in plastic wrap and attach to mix.

Makes about 1 cup

Attach Instructions:

Add 3 tablespoons mix 3/4 cup boiling water stirring well with one licorice twist.  Makes 1 serving.


Relaxing Tea Creamer Mix

1 teaspoon cardamom

1 teaspoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

Stir ingredients together cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.  Pour into airtight container and store in refrigerator. 

Makes about 2 cups

Attach Instructions:

Add 2 teaspoons creamer to a cup of brewed strong black tea stirring well.  Makes 1 serving.

2 comments:

Luludou said...

I like them all! not a coffee drinker but would make great gifts

Pamela said...

A couple of these sound like the General Foods International Coffees that were so popular in the 80s.

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