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To find out which cocoa mixes are the best of the bunch, we studied the nutrition and ingredient information of some of the nation's top-selling cocoas, deducting points for sketchy ingredients and poor fiber-to-sugar ratios. (Fiber helps us feel full and slows the absorption of the drink's sugar.) Calories also played a role, as did the flavor.
Learn about the best hot chocolate options, including instant, powdered hot chocolate, hot cocoa mixes, and drinking chocolates from Swiss Miss, Starbucks, Vosges, Spicewalla, and more.
From rich and thick to classic, creamy and sweet, these best hot chocolate mixes come in handy when you don't want to make a hot chocolate recipe from scratch.
We awarded each hot chocolate points based on creaminess, chocolatey-ness, sweetness level, and overall balance, with detractions for powderiness and off notes.
As a chocolate fanatic, I set out to see which store-bought hot chocolate mix reigns supreme. I purchased 10 different options and rounded up three enthusiastic friends. With each sip, we paid attention to flavor, richness, and consistency while also considering ingredients and pricing.
Trader Joe’s Organic Hot Cocoa Mix is equally as impressive — its overall score is identical to Walmart’s Great Value. It even earns higher marks for its deep milk chocolate color (“It looks like a liquid Hershey bar!” says Sarah) and enticing scent (“Smells like brownies,” says Vicki).
Hot chocolate is a long-time favorite on cool nights, so we found the best hot chocolate mixes, from milk to dark to white chocolate.
Best Overall: Starbucks Classic Hot Chocolate; Best Budget Pick: Swiss Miss Dark; Best Milk Chocolate: Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate Classic ; Best Dark Chocolate: Godiva Dark
First and foremost, find a hot chocolate mix that has a flavor you love. Experiment with different brands, as they can offer varying levels of chocolate intensity and richness. Some popular store-bought hot chocolate mix brands include Godiva, Ghirardelli, and Land O' Lakes.
Try our decadent hot cocoa drink or frozen hot cocoa recipe. GHIRARDELLI Hot Cocoa With Chocolate Chips blends just the right amount of sugar, vanilla and high quality chocolate for a perfectly balanced hot cocoa experience.