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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What is the secret to a good cappuccino? ›

To get the foam for the cappuccino, give the milk jug a final quick spin before pouring it from a low height to the cup with a slight wiggle. As the foam begins to form move the jug slightly higher and begin to pour through. And there's your cappuccino!

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

A cappuccino is a popular coffee drink made from espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. Traditional baristas follow a 1:1:1 ratio of equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam when making cappuccinos.

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What is instant cappuccino? ›

Instant cappuccino is a type of coffee drink that is made with a powder mix. The main draw of an instant cappuccino is how fast and easy it can be made, often requiring little preparation.

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What powder do they put on cappuccino? ›

As you accelerate, the milk will hit the back of the cup and start naturally folding in on itself to create a pattern on the top. Dust the surface with a little cocoa powder if you like.

Which coffee powder is used for cappuccino? ›

Nescafe Gold Cappuccino Coffee Premix, 4.8 oz / 136 g.

Can I use powdered milk for cappuccino? ›

In fact, we recommend using non-fat powdered milk as it dissolves more readily. But what about richness and taste, you might ask? The difference is negligible. In fact, we find that powdered milk allows more of the coffee's natural qualities to emerge.

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What are the ingredients in NESCAFÉ cappuccino? ›

Ingredients: skimmed MILK powder (31%), glucose syrup, coffee (16%) [instant coffee (15.5%), roast and ground coffee], coconut oil, lactose (MILK), acidity regulators (sodium bicarbonate, citric acid), salt, natural flavouring.

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How to make a cappuccino at home without espresso? ›

1) After your coffee has brewed, combine the sugar & milk and heat it in your microwave for 2 minutes at the highest setting. 2) Next, whip the heated milk/sugar mix in your blender for about one minute until it's a fluffy foam. 3) Fill your cup two thirds full with the coffee and top it off with your heated froth.

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Is it better to make cappuccino with milk or without milk? ›

A cappuccino is made by layering 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foam on top. Cappuccinos can be served with sugar, and garnished with cinnamon, or chocolate powder. Follow this guide to learn more how to make a cappuccino.

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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.