We are what we eat: Hot Chocolate!

A popular hot chocolate mix contains the following 11 ingredients:

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey Modified, Cocoa processed with Alkali, Coconut Oil Hydrogenated, Milk Non-Fat, contains less the 22% Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Artificial Flavors, Mono and Diglycerides.

Why would you want to put this stuff into your body? Corn syrup? Less then 22% salt..so, what 21%? Artificial flavor..as if!! It's simply not needed. 

With just a few ingredients you can whip up a truly delectable mix on your own. Now I have tried many recipes but the one I keep coming back to Alton Brown's. I will note on this recipe that filling your mug halfway full with this mix it might end up too rich & thick! I would start with a heaping tablespoon, you can always add more! Enjoy!

2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cocoa
2.5 cups powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch of cayenne pepper