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Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Dark chocolate hot cocoa gets a little kick from cayenne and cinnamon to create this rich and creamy drink with a healthy dose of antioxidants.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
172 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper powder optional
- 4 cups milk any type of milk is fine, skim
- Whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, whisk together cocoa powder, cinnamon, honey, water, vanilla, salt, and cayenne over medium heat until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add in milk and whisk continuously until bubbles start to form around the edge. Do not walk away – you want the cocoa to gently simmer, not boil.
- Serve with whipped cream if you wish.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
35.7g
(12%)
Protein
9.3g
(19%)
Fat
1.2g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Fiber
4.1g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.7g | 12% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 19% |
| Fat | 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.