Drinkable chocolate mix in a jar, that's actually good for you! What is this sorcery!? It's my true love Crio Bru, and now you can buy a big bag of Crio and divvy it up into jars for all your favorite people. MERRY CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS!
If you've followed my blog here for more than a month (or a day), you know I LOVE my Crio Bru. If you don't know what Crio Bru is, head over to this Basic Crio Bru recipe for all the details. But basically, it is roasted, ground cocoa beans, that can be brewed and drunk (drank? Having grammar doubts on this one) similar to how coffee is.
Except it's not coffee at all! So you can gift it to anyone (assuming they like chocolate, which if they don't, what the . . .) and know it's safe for anyone to drink it, including pregnant women and children!
There's a few different ways to rock this gift
- Layer it with sugar as I did in the picture. This whole jar makes 16 cups of Crio which is a double batch according to my Basic Crio Recipe
- Layer it with coconut sugar for a more natural sweetener alternative
- Add your ingredients and shake it all up then instruct to add 2 cups milk, 6 cups water, and 1 cup of Crio Bru mix for a single batch
- Layer it in a half pint jar for a single batch serving
- Make your own flavor! Add cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla extract, dried mint, etc
Anyway you do it, it's heaven in a cup. Seriously, I have no desire to go a single day without this good stuff.
PS: Those pretty black flecks in the sugar? That's vanilla sugar! Yum! Read more on how to make that here
Complete your Crio Bru in a Jar with a cute ribbon and perhaps a baggie of Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops or good ol' mini marshmallows and consider yourself everyone's favorite friend/family member/co-worker/human being.
Be sure and check out the other gift guides
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Enjoy!
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PrintGift Guide: Pressure Cooker Crio Bru in a Jar
Ground roasted cocoa beans layered all pretty like in a jar for the perfect Christmas Gift
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 cups for pint size jar 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Pressure cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For a pint size Mason jar
- 1 cup Crio Bru – any flavor
- 1 cup white sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
To be added later
- 12 cups water
- 4 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Instructions
For the Mason Jar
- Layer ingredients in a Mason jar in the following order: 1/2 cup Crio Bru, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Crio Bru, 1/2 cup sugar.
- Top it with a lid and be careful not to shake it up if you want the layered look.
Include the following directions with the jar
- Add contents of jar to pressure cooker pot. Add 12 cups water and 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour Crio Bru through the sieve to filter out the grounds. Be careful! The Crio Bru will be VERY hot.
- Serve immediately or pour into 4 quart size mason jars, top with a lid and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy cold or pour into a microwave safe mug and warm for 1-2 minutes.
Notes
Other options
- Layer it with sugar as I did in the picture. This whole jar makes 16 cups of Crio which is a double batch according to my Basic Crio Recipe
- Layer it with coconut sugar for a more natural sweetener alternative
- Add your ingredients and shake it all up, then instruct to add 2 cups milk, 6 cups water, and 1 cup of Crio Bru mix for a single batch
- Layer it in a half pint jar for a single batch serving
- Make your own flavor! Add cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla extract, dried mint, etc
Keywords: chocolate drink, healthy drink, food gift
Thank you! This looks yummy. Merry Christmas.
I am not a creative tagger… hopefully that isn’t a qualification for the giveaway! ;-). I’m going with (Crio) bru up some fun this holiday season! Yes. I’m cringing too.
I’ve never had this but it sounds so yummy!!! It looks so much cuter than cookies in a jar that sit in the back of my pantry ????. I’ll be making these and leaving them on neighbors doorsteps
This is the first time I have ever heard of this stuff. I’m going to have to try it out.
I have never heard of this. I am putting it on my list to make next year!
This sounds heavenly! It would be perfect to serve Christmas morning!
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Cocoa with a twist
Never heard of this, but something new to try.Thanks!!!
Never heard of this but sounds delicious and perfect/different gift idea, thanks
Let’s Bru something warm.
I never thought to make this in the pressure cooker. What a great idea!
Wow! I feel like I’ve been living under a rock. Thanks for showing me the light (even if a bit obscured by coco-clouds)
I’ve never heard of this and excited to try it.
Preparing a gift package for a precious friend and will include a jar made as you have made! Plus, it’s good to have variety for my own use. I purchased a variety pack from Amazon after your first post but forget to use it. It will be fun to have a jar ready to use sitting on my counter. Thanks for the great ideas and please keep them coming!
A gift to “bru” up for a happy holiday season! Health & Happiness!
Tag: Co Co Co Merry Christmas!!
For this tag I would type in fancy lettering…Directions…”Make a pot of this first thing Christmas morning. Enjoy!”
A new way to brew. Crio Bru just for you XO
I really need to try this stuff – it sounds amazing! Merry Christmas ????
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a crio bru new year!
The photo of the frosty crio bru looks amazing! I look forward to trying this with a few of my grandkids.
Perfect timing of the year to try this! Never been a coffee fan, but hot chocolate, yes please!!!
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Merry Merry Christmas!
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I have never heard of this before but it sounds AHhhhhmazing!
How have I not heard of this magical stuff before??? So glad I found your blog!
What a great idea! I don’t like coffee, but love warm teas. This is a must try!!!
I put crio bro on my wish list; hope I find it under the tree!
Awesome idea!! Have a [Crio] Bru, Bru, Bru Christmas!
This is a great idea!!
Love this idea! With coconut sugar, it’s even ok for my diabetic friends….as an occasional splurge.
This sounds wonderful and such a sweet idea for gift giving!
Something hot and sweet for the cold days ahead.
I made several jars for a friend who is trying to cut out caffeine from her diet. She was so grateful!!!
Darci, What a great idea!
Have a very Merry Christmas! ????
Gift tag that says “I’m cocoa for you” or “Crio Bru just for you”
On the tag put…Crio Bri=a Christmas hug for you!!
Merry Criomas to you!
On my second cup of Crio Bru right now! Delish!
I love Crio Bru! I am having some right now in my Polish Pottery Mug!! Delish!!