Mexican Hot Chocolate
Servings: 2 people
This Mexican Hot Chocolate made with 100% unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon and a hint of chili will warm you up from the inside out!
Ingredients
For the hot chocolate
- 2 cups milk (I used 2%)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional - you can omit this if you don't want it too spicy)
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
Optional toppings
- marshmallows, chocolate shavings, cinnamon stick for stirring
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if desired).
- Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- Divide hot chocolate into 2 mugs and serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
For a thicker and creamier cup of hot chocolate, use whole milk and 2 to 4 oz of bittersweet chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 6.3mg