Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Mexican hot chocolate, a creamy and spiced beverage that wraps you in comfort with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of chili powder
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk gently, stirring until it’s hot but not boiling (about 3-5 minutes).
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and brown sugar until fully dissolved, creating a glossy mixture.
- Add the ground cinnamon and chili powder, stirring well to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into your favorite mug, top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with extra cinnamon for presentation. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and ensure your cocoa is dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less sugar according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg