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Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Add the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla, chili powders and salt to a pot.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.