Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
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This Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe is made with cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla and a mix of chili powders for just a touch of warmth. It has just the right amount of chocolate and spice.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups milk 2% is good, or use whole milk for a richer hot chocolate
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder ancho powder is my preferred ingredient
- Pinch of cayenne powder or more as desired
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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Instructions
- Add the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla, chili powders and salt to a pot.
- Bring it to medium heat and add the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate if melted fully and incorporated through, about 5 minutes. The chocolate should be hot, but not boiling.
- Serve into mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, along with cinnamon sticks.
Notes
- Makes 4 small cups.
- Variations: Try chocolate syrup with this recipe. It works quite nicely. Add more sugar as desired for sweetness, and more cayenne powder to your preferred heat level.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
12 reviews
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