Ingredients
- 4 cups almond milk, or fat free milk
- 2 whole sticks cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Place the milk, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla into a sauce pan.
Heat for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Whisk the milk constantly and add the 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.
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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