Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
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5
Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
Description
This Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate features almond milk simmered with semi-sweet chocolate chips, ground cinnamon, chili powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. The combination delivers a nuanced warm drink with sweet, spicy, and slightly smoky notes. By slowly heating and whisking the ingredients, the chocolate melts fully to produce a smooth, velvety texture without dairy.
The cinnamon and chili powder bring traditional Mexican flavors, adding complexity and gentle heat, while the cayenne provides an extra layer of warmth. Vanilla extract rounds out the profile with subtle aromatic sweetness.
This hot chocolate can be enjoyed during cool weather or as a festive treat. It pairs well with desserts or simply savored on its own for warming comfort. Adjusting sweetness or spice levels can personalize the sip to taste.
Notes suggest enhancements like adding a pinch of salt to deepen the chocolate flavor, or a sweetener such as brown sugar or maple syrup for more sweetness. Nutmeg may complement the cinnamon and chili, and substituting almond extract for vanilla adds an alternative flavor dimension. Using a mix of cocoa powder and chocolate chips can intensify chocolate taste.
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups almond milk
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cayenne pepper pinch
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients and slowly whisk until all the chocolate melts and it becomes a smooth drink.
Notes
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate depth and balance flavors.
- Sweeten with brown sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, or piloncillo according to preference.
- Consider a pinch of nutmeg to complement the cinnamon and chili spices.
- Replace vanilla extract with almond extract for a richer flavor profile.
- Combine cocoa powder with chocolate chips, using about ½ cup chips and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for a deeper chocolate taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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