DIY Gift Mixes
DIY Gift Mixes
The holidays are here and if you're like me you may already be thinking about gifts! I'm thinking let's go old school!
Between the grocery bill crunch at the grocery store and the social media burnout we're all feeling a little ready to step back, slow down and save a little money!
How about we go analog and DIY! Let's make some yummy mixes that you can give as gifts. Teachers? Friends? Family? Everyone!
Use decorative jars or mason jars and attach a tag with the ingredients and instructions on each jar.
Cinnamon Bliss Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup instant milk powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Mix the ingredients together. If you have a blender you can also blend it all until powdered for a smoother mix. Put into small mason jars and create a tag with the ingredients and instructions to use 2 teaspoons for one cup of hot water. If you don't blend it you may need to use a little more. Test it for the best taste.
Autumnal Spiced Tea
The classic recipe:
1 cup of Tang
1/2 cup of instant tea
3 Tbsp Instant lemonade
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
Mix everything together and put in mason jars and decorate.
combine 2 Tbsps to 3/4 cup hot water.
Shaklee-Ized! This is the blend we use in our house! It also works well as a hot toddy!
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1 cup Performance Endurance Electrolyte Drink, Orange
2 scoops Performance Endurance Electrolyte Drink, Lemon
3-4 packets of Energizing Tea, Green Matcha
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
Mix everything together and store in an airtight container. Use 3 Tbsps per 8 ounces of hot water.
Hot Cocoa Mix
2 cups confectionary sugar
1 cup cocoa (dark or milk, but make sure to label which it is)
2 cups dry instant milk
a tiny pinch of salt
Mini Marshmallows
Mix everything except the marshmallows together and put in decorative jars. Make a small bag of the mini marshmallows to attach to the jar.
Granola
3 Tbs -¾ cups brown sugar depending on how sweet you like it
1/3 cup honey, Sorghum, or molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
5 cups oatmeal
½ cup dry milk
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Add after baking: raisins, nuts, craisins
Mix brown sugar, oil and honey/sorghum/molasses in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the sugar mixture over the dry mixture and mix well. I like to add it to my Kitchenaid to mix, but you can do it by hand too. spread into a sheet pan and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until the desired golden color. Let cool in pan. Once it's cool stir in the raisins, nuts, and craisins or other toppings of choice. Store in a tight container.
Additional Ideas:
If you make any of these be sure to tag me! Drop your DIY ideas in the comments below!
Enjoy!
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