Deliciously Warm Homemade Cappuccino Mix Recipe (2024)

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ByMerissaOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023

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Looking for a warm drink or a unique gift idea? This homemade Cappuccino Mix recipe may be perfect! It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to put this mix together, and you have a great gift for a gift basket, a stocking stuffer, or a perfect little gift tied with a pretty ribbon!

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Homemade Cappuccino Mix

As the weather starts to cool off, I love to have something warm to sip on in the mornings. This Homemade Cappuccino Mix Recipe is delicious and easy to make. The mild coffee flavor makes it perfect for coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers alike. Just add a few scoops of mix to a cup and warm it up for the perfect start to your day!

We’ve made this homemade cappuccino powder mix two different ways, first, as an instant mix recipe using instant coffee. For that recipe, you can stir some of the mix right into a warm mug of water. You can also use regular ground coffee instead of instant coffee, which makes a perfect filler for those reusable K-Cups!

I didn’t even know what those were until I bought a good coffee maker for my hubby for his birthday (he’s the real coffee drinker on our little farm!), and those K-Cups are expensive! So we bought the reusable cups from Amazon, and when he wants some brewed cappuccino, he fills it with the mix you will find below.

Ingredients in Homemade Cappuccino Mix

1/2 cup Instant Coffee
1 cup Sugar (can be regular, raw, coconut, etc)
1 1/4 cups Powdered Milk (or Powdered Coconut Milk for dairy-free)
1/2 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

I just made a batch of this for myself and I made it with powdered coconut milk and it’s just wonderful!!! I love being able to control my ingredients. Organic fair trade freeze dried coffee, organic sugar and coconut milk powder and you can’t even taste the spices but you know they are there enhancing the flavor. Thank you so much for this I can’t wait to make some for some of my dairy free friends!!!
Crystal, Little House Living reader

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How to Make Cappuccino Dry Mix

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Pour into a mason jar or some pretty storage container. If given as a gift you can decorate with ribbon or another full festive garland.

If you are just keeping the mix for yourself, just make sure that you store it in an airtight container or jar so that it doesn’t lose its potency.

Tip: Make sure to label your jar! You can get some Free Printable Canning Jar Labels here.

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To mix up your homemade Cappuccino Mix, add a few spoonfuls to a mug full of warm water. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. If using the non-instant ground coffee, add about 4 teaspoons into a reusable K-cup and brew as usual.

Hi Merissa, I love Cappuccino, this is a great recipe! I am addicted to the taste of Ginger, so I added 1/2 tsp. to your recipe along with the Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Oh it’s soooooo good! Thank you!
Jewel, Little House Living reader

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Homemade Cappuccino Mix Recipe

Easy cappunccino mix recipe that you can make for yourself or for gifts!

CourseDrinks

CuisineAmerican

KeywordHomemade Cappuccino Mix

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 quart jar

Calories 1989 kcal

Creator Merissa

Ingredients

1/2cupInstant Coffee
1cupSugarcan be regular, raw, coconut, etc
1 1/4cupsPowdered Milkor Powdered Coconut Milk for dairy free
1/2teaspoonground Nutmeg
1/2teaspoonground Cinnamon

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well blended.
Pour into a jar or some kind of pretty storage container. If you are giving it as a gift, you can decorate with ribbon or another full festive garland.
To mix up your homemade Cappuccino Mix, add a few spoonfuls to a mug full of warm water. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. If using the non-instant ground coffee, add about 4 teaspoons into a reusable k-cup and brew as normal.

Variations to the Cappuccino Recipe

Some variations of this recipe have been tried by other Little House Living readers. Here are their recommendations if you want to change it up a little.

Use a powdered coffee creamer instead of powdered milk. You can also use this if you want to change the flavor to a French Vanilla Cappuccino mix or something else like that.
Add a powdered vanilla or vanilla sugar to make this vanilla flavored.
Use instant espresso to give this an additional caffeine boost.
Add in a little hot chocolate mix to make this a Mocha Cappuccino.
If you have a milk frother, froth this drink once it’s hot for something extra fancy.
You can try making this recipe sugar-free by adding monkfruit or a different sweetener.

Common Questions About Cappuccino

Can you make instant cappuccino?

Yes. Use instant coffee in this recipe to make an instant cappuccino instead of one that needs to be brewed.

Is cappuccino mix the same as coffee?

Cappuccino mix has coffee in it but is not the same as coffee because it has other added ingredients.

Are you supposed to mix a cappuccino?

Yes, you will need to mix it in your hot water or milk until all of the ingredients have dissolved into the liquid; otherwise, you will have a gritty drink.

Very nice recipe and fun to make. Just enjoying one cup now . The taste is original and delicious.
Thank you!
Samuel, Little House Living reader

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Merissa Alink

Merissa has been blogging about andliving the simple and frugal life on Little House Living since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to freedom on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from theContact Page.

This Homemade Cappucino Mix Recipe was originally published on Little House Living in November 2014. It has been updated as of October 2023.

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FAQs

How to make the best cappuccino at home? ›

A classic cappuccino calls for 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foam. You can mix it up by using 2 or 3 tablespoons of flavored syrups or even different kinds of milk, like chocolate or vanilla. You can sprinkle some cocoa powder or cinnamon on top of the frothed milk for an extra touch of flavor.

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How to make ready made cappuccino? ›

Directions

In a medium sized glass jar, combine the non-dairy creamer, chocolate drink mix, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
To prepare, place 2 tablespoons mix in a mug, pour in 3/4 cup boiling water, and stir until dissolved. Serve hot.

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How to make good instant cappuccino? ›

Method

Boil a cup of water in your kettle and add 2 teaspoons of your chosen instant coffee to your cappuccino cup. ...
After the water has boiled, add to your cappuccino cup, so it is about 1/3 full.
Measure out the milk so it is about 1/3 of the cup.
Now, you need to steam the milk. ...
Pour the steamed milk over your coffee.

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How long is cappuccino mix good for? ›

It is undoubtedly powdered milk , milk that has been evaporated to dryness. Like other dried foods lacking any water content, such as rice, flour and sugar, powdered milk it can be stored indefinitely . As such, it theoretically has no 'expiration' date.

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What is the best milk for cappuccino at home? ›

For the most velvety, rich cappuccino, use whole milk. You can substitute low-fat milk, at the sacrifice of some smoothness. Foam produced from skim milk is light and meringue-like, quick to dissolve.

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What makes the best froth for cappuccino? ›

All in all, some milk brands work better than others when it comes to frothing. Using a steam wand (like at your favorite cafe or coffee shop) will absolutely give you the most “professional” foam vs. using a handheld wand, immersion blender or any other homemade frothing device.

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What is the ratio of coffee to milk in a cappuccino? ›

A Cappuccino is a type of coffee beverage with a coffee to milk ratio of 1:5 (That's one shot of espresso ~30ml/1oz to 146ml/5oz of milk with foamy milk froth on top. It is also sometimes garnished with powdered chocolate or cinnamon sprinkled on top.

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How do you make foam for cappuccino at home? ›

To make cappuccino foam, start by pouring some cold milk into a jar or container. Then, put a lid on it, and shake it for 1 minute. Next, immediately microwave the milk for 30 seconds. Finally, add the foam to your cappuccino.

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How do you make an extra hot cappuccino? ›

The only way to get the drink hotter is to steam the milk more, but this also changes the texture of the milk/foam you have created. If you like it much hotter then keep steaming for another 10 seconds after the pitcher is too hot to hold.

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How do you make a cappuccino taste sweet? ›

You can use sugar, honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sugar alternative. Add sugar or sweetener to taste. If you would like to make a french vanilla cappuccino, make some vanilla bean simple syrup to use as your sweetener.

Is cappuccino better with milk or water? ›

For the most velvety, rich cappuccino, use whole milk. You can substitute low-fat milk, at the sacrifice of some smoothness.

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Why not drink cappuccino after 11am? ›

While it may seem strange to some, the custom of not ordering a cappuccino after 11am in Italy is rooted in tradition and the belief that the drink is best suited for the morning. It's a cultural norm that has been passed down through generations, but as with any culture, things are changing and evolving with time.