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Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Mexican hot chocolate is a cozy drink you'll want to enjoy all winter. It's rich, luscious, and perfectly spiced. Watch how I make this recipe below in my kitchen!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • Optional topping: whipped cream

Instructions

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  1. Simmer the ingredients. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and chili powder to a simmer. Stir until there's no clumps.
  2. Add the chocolate. Add the finely chopped chocolate and whisk for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the hot chocolate is smooth.
  3. Serve. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, and if you'd like, add your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • With homemade hot chocolate (using real chocolate) you might end up with clumps of chocolate in the bottom of your mug. That's normal. 
  • Keep an eye on the stove as milk can easily boil over (and that's never fun). 
  • If you like it extra spicy, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper. 
  • This is a really thick and luscious hot chocolate, though the type of milk you use will affect the level of creaminess. Nut milks naturally won't be as thick as full-fat milk. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 240mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.