Fake milk shake

I probably wouldn't use a container of soy milk before it goes bad, but an affordable and pantry stable alternative is plain powdered coffee creamer.  Mix 1 part creamer with two parts very hot water and use in place of milk in various recipes.  I used 1 cup water and 1/2 cup creamer, added a tbsp of cocoa powder and 2 tbsps of sugar, allowed the concoction to cool, and then mixed a bit with my fake ice cream to make a milk shake.  I was actually edible.  It might also prove a potable alternative to hot cocoa.  But boy do I miss real dairy!

Chocolate fake ice cream

Last week we had a fruity concoction that impersonates ice cream, this week it's chocolate:

Bring 4 cups water to boil, stir in one packet unflavored gelatin and mix well, add 2 small packages instant chocolate pudding and 1/2 cup sugar, mix well.  Let cool in fridge or freezer until thickened/cool and add 2 small containers whipped topping, stir until combined.  Place in freezer and stir every hour until solid, let 'ripen' overnight, and enjoy!