5.0 from 3 votes
Spicy Mexican Maple and Molasses Hot Chocolate
This cozy Mexican hot chocolate recipe has no refined sugar and is smooth, warm, slightly spicy, and decadent with a pinch of cinnamon and cayenne pepper, sweetened with molasses and maple syrup.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Small pinch cayenne pepper
- whipped cream and more cinnamon for topping optional
Instructions
- In the microwave or on the stovetop, heat the milk.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until dissolved.
- Top with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.
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Notes
- For a vegan alternative, use water or your favorite non-dairy milk.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
812mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Calcium
351mg
(35%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 351mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.