5 from 114 votes
Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate is a creamy almond milk-based drink flavored with semi-sweet chocolate chips, cinnamon, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne for gentle heat. The spicy warmth complements the chocolate’s rich taste to create a comforting beverage. This version uses simple stirring on the stove until smooth, making it approachable for chilly days or festive occasions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
246 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% 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.