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Spicy Hot Cocoa

This spicy hot cocoa is rich and warm with a slight kick from cayenne pepper and cinnamon to heat you up inside and out, no matter how cold it is outside!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 2258 kcal
Course: Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine: Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder $0.04
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.02
  • 1/16 tsp cayenne pepper $0.01
  • 8 oz milk (2% fat or higher) $0.25

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  2. Heat the milk until hot, but not boiling. (Heat in a small sauce pan over medium-low, whisking often, or microwave for about 1.5 – 2 minutes).
  3. Once the milk is hot, whisk in the cocoa and spices. Drink. Be happy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 225.8kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29.2g (10%) Protein 9.1g (18%) Fat 8.7g (13%) Sodium 125.1mg (5%) Fiber 2.4g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2258

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 225.8kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29.2g 10%
Protein 9.1g 18%
Fat 8.7g 13%
Sodium 125.1mg 5%
Fiber 2.4g 10%

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