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Xocolatl - Aztec Hot Chocolate
Xocolatl is an ancient Aztec and Mayan Hot Chocolate recipe with chili, vanilla and cinnamon that's served hot or cold. Rich, spicy and tasty.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (350ml) milk
- ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 2 teaspoons Honey or sugar or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 red chili
Instructions
- Warm the milk and chocolate chips in a pan over a low/medium heat until the chocolate melts, whisking often.
- Whisk in the water, honey, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Cut the chili in half, remove and discard the seeds, then add the chili to the pot. Allow the mixture to nearly come to the boil, then remove from the heat.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Taste during this time and remove the chili if it’s getting too spicy, and add more sweetener if desired.
- Serve warm or cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
612mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
402IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.