Super Easy Party Drinks and Mix

Okay, when I say super easy, I mean so easy a child could whip them up in a matter of minutes (not including the time for the crock pot recipe).  I usually double the recipes if I'm serving them at a party.

These are child friendly recipes, but if it's an adult only party, go ahead and throw in an added ingredient or two :)

Homemade Hot Cocoa (borrowed from the Joy of Vegan Baking)

Ingredients:
1/4 c. pure cocoa powder (this is one ingredient I feel is worth the splurge for high end cocoa).
1/2 c. coconut sugar or raw sugar
pinch of salt
1/3 c.  hot water
4 c. non-dairy milk of choice
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions:
1.  In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, salt and water.  Whisk well, place over medium heat.
2.  Watch carefully so that it does not burn.  Once it starts to bubble slightly, add milk.
3.  Whisk well (you can turn the heat up to medium high, but keep an eye on it).
4.  Heat until hot, but not boiling.
5.  Remove from heat, add vanilla, whisk and serve.

Tip = Once in cups, add a little non-dairy whipped cream or Dandies marshmallow's on top.


Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients:
4 c. pure organic apple juice
1/2 c. packed coconut sugar
2 cinnamon sticks

Directions:
1.  In a crock pot, combine all ingredients, gently stir to combine.
2.  Cover with lid, set on low for 4 hours.
3.  Once the party starts just keep it on warm.

Although this is super sweet, it is so worth allowing yourself this treat.


Party Mix

Ingredients:
1 c. puffed corn (Arrowhead Mills makes a good one)
1 c. Panda Puffs by EnviroKidz (use Gorilla Munch is you have a peanut allergy)
1 c. Snyder's gluten free pretzels (broken into pieces)
1 c. shelled pumpkin seeds
1 c. non-dairy chocolate chips

Directions:
1.  In a large bowl combine all ingredients, gently  mix and serve.

Tip = place small cups beside the bowl to allow guests to scoop some out.  This way hands (and germs) stay out of the bowl and it allows people to carry it in the cup so their hands stay clean.


Check back tomorrow for decorating tips that are budget friendly and gets the whole family involved.