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Spicy Hot Chocolate with Cayenne Pepper
This homemade hot chocolate has an ever-so-slight kick with the addition of cayenne pepper - just a pinch - which enhances the chocolate flavor and adds just a bit of spice. Sweetened with brown sugar, you'll love this simple and easy homemade hot chocolate recipe!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole milk (or other milk, plant-based for vegan)
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- whipped cream, marshmallows, and/or a sprinkle of cinnamon for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and whisk together. Heat over medium-low heat and whisk occasionally until the milk is hot but not boiling.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, and/or a sprinkling of cinnamon if desired, and enjoy!
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Notes
- ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper in one batch, or even more depending on your preference.
- This recipe makes two servings. You can easily adjust the servings using the slider if you hover over the servings at the top of the recipe card.
- If you like things extra spicy, feel free to do ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper in one batch, or even more depending on your preference.
- For a vegan version, be sure to use a plant-based milk. I prefer extra-creamy oat milk because it tastes the most like whole milk, but any kind will do.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
850mg
(24%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
437IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
358mg
(36%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.