Instant Mexican Coffee
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5
Instant Mexican Coffee
Description
This blend for Instant Mexican Coffee marries classic instant coffee and powdered creamer with instant hot chocolate for a mocha-like base. Sugar sweetens the drink while ground cinnamon and nutmeg introduce warm, aromatic spicing reminiscent of traditional Mexican flavors. Stirring two heaping teaspoons of the dry mix into hot water creates a balanced beverage combining caffeine, creamy richness, and subtle spice.
The recipe requires no cooking beyond mixing the dry ingredients and reheating water, making it simple for quick preparation. The cinnamon and nutmeg provide fragrant notes that distinguish it from regular instant coffee, evoking the comforting qualities of spiced hot drinks commonly enjoyed in Mexican cuisine.
This mix is well suited for those who want an easily storable powder that can yield a warm, mildly sweet and spiced coffee drink without needing multiple separate ingredients on hand. It can be adjusted by adding more or less of the spice or sugar mix to taste and works well for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered creamer Coffee-Mate brand
- 1 1/2 cups instant coffee
- 1 1/2 cups instant hot chocolate mix (like Nestle or Hershey's)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.
- Stir 2 heaping teaspoons of the mixture into 1 cup of hot water.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 100Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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