Ingredients
- 4 C Almond Milk, or fat free milk
- 2 whole sticks of cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 C dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Directions
Mise En Place
- Measure out ingredients.
Prepare Recipe
- Place the milk, cinnamon sticks and vanilla extract into a sauce pan and heat for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Whisk the milk constantly and add the remaining ingredients, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and nutmeg.
- Reduce heat to a low and keep whisking until all the chocolate morsels have melted. Once all ingredients are completely combined, reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and add the desired toppings.
Serve:
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Optional Toppings:
- Fat Free Whip Cream
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Shaved Cocoa Nibs
- White Marshmallows
Recipe in Action
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8 servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Unprocessed Cocoa is rich in polyphenols, which helps in reducing inflammation and improved cholesterol levels.
" Mexican Hot chocolate differs from the American hot chocolate in that it has many flavorful spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and even cayenne pepper! "
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