I have found a new favorite cookbook, Taste of Home's 2003 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes. I saw this recipe for hot strawberry milk, and knew I had to try it. As a child I just loved when my mom would buy the chocolate or strawberry drink mixes.
This recipe also makes a pretty and yummy gift idea.
Here is my modified version of the recipe, and it makes 1 16 oz. jar full of the mix.
3/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon of nonfat dry milk powder
3 Tablespoons of powdered sugar
3 1/2 Tablespoons of plain nondairy creamer
1/3 cup strawberry instant milk drink powder (Could substitute chocolate if you prefer)
mini marshmallows (optional)
Mix all ingredients together. For one serving add 1/3 cup of mixture to 3/4 boiling water, stir well and top with mini marshmallows.
For a decorative gift, layer the ingredients in a 16 ounce jar, label with the directions on a pretty tag, and add a bow or pretty fabric top.
The Jammie Girl says
What a great gift idea! I love Taste of Home - you can always count on them for excellent recipes.
Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designs says
This sounds so yummy! 🙂 And does look like such a pretty gift idea!! 🙂 Ive pinned it, so I can remember this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Im your newest follower! 🙂
~Maria-Isabel
Allison Nicole says
This is great! Something different besides the usual hot chocolate! Now following!! Would love a visit & maybe follow back sometime! 🙂
Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoon says
Wow that looks yummy!! Great gift idea! New follower. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party 🙂 http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-7_6572.html
Also, PRETTY PLEASE stop by and check out Random Acts of Kindness Week going on all next week!! I would love it if you could participate!! More info here:
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Shabby chic Sandy says
Thanks for sharing-that looks great!
Jennifer says
Cute and yummy!
I'm pinning it!
Coming from TT&J!
Miz Helen says
I would just love getting that little jar of goodness! Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Michelle says
what a great gift idea, thanks so much for sharing. It's so sweet!
Jen says
I've never had a hot strawberry drink before, but now I'm intrigued! I'd love for you to come by the Head to Head Showdown link party, going on right now at http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com to share this great project! I hope to see you there!
~Jen
Not Your Ordinary Agent says
Very cute idea! Thanks for linking to Foodie Friday! Not Your Ordinary Recipes
They Call Me Hypo says
I loved strawberry milk growing up. What a fun idea!
Stopped by from the Weekend Wander.
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Not Your Ordinary Agent says
This is cute, but I already told you that! LOL! Pinning and Stumbling! Thanks for linking to Stir, Stitch and Straighten!
MrsFoxsSweets says
I found this fabulous recipe of yours from "Not Your Ordinary Recipes- Stir Stitch and Straighten" I love your recipe and wish I hhad the stuff to make it now! Pinned and Stumbled!
Spilled Milkshake says
This looks awesome, I can't wait to make it (and maybe give it as a gift)!
New follower from Stir, Stitch, and Straighten =)
EvA. . . says
Mmm thank you so much for sharing! Looks delicious and i love the idea about making at as a sweet little gift! p.s. newest follower 🙂
oh and by the way, i like your widget with today's verse:)
Moogie says
Great gift idea. It looks so cute tied up in a pink bow and served in a pink mug.
Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
This would make for a great teacher gift!
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Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Its So Very Cheri says
I featured your "pink" hot drink. I know a little girl that loves all things pink that will want to try this.
http://itssoverycheri.com/2011/11/19/saturday-showcase-11-19-2011/
Cheri
D+B says
You have some good recipes on here. I will have to give some a try.. I found you on the link parties.. I am your newest follower.. If you would like to check out my blog to that would be so great, and follow me back and facebook too. I will be doing free giveaways here shortly on clothing and mineral makeup 🙂
-Thanks
Brooke
blushboutiquestyle.blogspot.com
blkenigma888 says
OOO YUM!
Come bring this to A Themed Baker's Sunday over at Cupcake Apothecary where the theme this week is BERRIES!
See you there!
Cupcake Apothecary
http://cupcakeapothecary.blogspot.com/2011/11/themed-bakers-sunday-15.html
Kristen says
Sounds delicious! My kids will love it (and probably me too!) -Kristen @ Celebrate Every Day With Me
Jennifer says
I shared this recipe on my FACS4FUN Blog at http://www.facs4fun.wordpress.com Thanks for the fun idea!
ButterYum says
Very cute, but I don't believe you included the "directions". How does one go about making the drink?
Margo says
Mix 1/3 cup of the mix and 3/4 cup of boiling water for one serving, and enjoy.
The Better Baker says
Oh how I love simple gifts like this. Pinned!
Waseem says
Best gift idea...I really like this...look simple and clever.
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fromchapelhilltochickenville says
Interesting idea. I love Taste of Home too, they always have "real" recipes. Do you know what I mean? I have many of their cookbooks, but I haven't seen this recipe. I like the look of the pink and white layers, so pretty.
Simple Hacks Living says
Unique idea!