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Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Mexican Hot Chocolate made with 100% unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon and a hint of chili will warm you up from the inside out!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the hot chocolate
  • 2 cups milk (I used 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional - you can omit this if you don't want it too spicy)
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
Optional toppings
  • marshmallows, chocolate shavings, cinnamon stick for stirring

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if desired). 
  2. Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
  3. Divide hot chocolate into 2 mugs and serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.

Notes

  • For a thicker and creamier cup of hot chocolate, use whole milk and 2 to 4 oz of bittersweet chocolate.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 480mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 600IU (12%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Calcium 320mg (32%) Iron 6.3mg (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 600IU 12%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 320mg 32%
Iron 6.3mg 35%

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