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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Spice up your hot cocoa game with a batch of this flavorful Mexican hot chocolate! It's rich and creamy with a touch of cinnamon and chili powder. The perfect remedy for chilly months!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- Dash of Salt
- pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and milk chocolate chips. Whisk to combine.
- As the mixture heats up, continue to whisk until the chocolate chips melt. Heat for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches the desired temperature.
- Remove from heat, and whisk in the vanilla. Serve immediately, and top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
110mg
(5%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
466IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
339mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 466IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 339mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.