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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate. Warm your belly with this hot chocolate recipe that packs a kick! Cinnamon and chili powder blend with cocoa for the perfect belly warming recipe.
Course Drink Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chili powder, chocolate, cinnamon, cocoa, drink, hot chocolate, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 320kcal
Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1.5 oz or 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate or semi sweet chips or chopped chocolate bar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium/low heat, whisking frequently. Do not let boil.
  • Add the chocolate to the mixture and whisk until fully melted and distributed evenly into the milk.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Top with marshmallows or whipped cream for that perfect finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 205mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g