Class at 8 a.m., all-nighters and hours spent in studio or studying are familiar situations for college students. Often there’s no time to rush to a coffee bar or wait for the automatic drip to keep you awake. Why not create your own powdered coffee mix that you can throw into hot water whenever you need that little extra spark in your day? This cappuccino mix can do that and makes a great gift, too.

Cappuccino MixMakes: 15 3 tsp. servingsTime: 5 minutesIngredients:1/3 cup evaporated milk powder2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup powdered non-dairy creamer1/3 cup instant coffee granules (or more, depending on your caffeine craving)1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

1. Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.2. To make cappuccino, stir 3 tsp. mix into 8 ounces of hot water.