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Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • 5 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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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
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutritional Facts Nutrition Tip

Unprocessed Cocoa is rich in polyphenols, which helps in reducing inflammation and improved cholesterol levels.

Cultural Facts

" 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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