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Mexican Hot Chocolate (Paleo, Vegan)

Last Updated on December 24, 2020 by Jean Choi 4 Comments

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This delicious and decadent Paleo and Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate is a healthy but indulgent drink to enjoy over the holidays!

Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate

I don’t eat a lot of sweets, and I don’t even crave it much. I’m still sensitive to candida overgrowth and tend to stay away from desserts. I just don’t do well on them, unfortunately. Most of the desserts I make on the blog usually get thrown in the freezer and I’ll take out a piece to enjoy every few weeks or so.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

However, I do looooove me some creamy and slightly bitter hot chocolate, especially during the holiday season. What’s different about hot chocolate is that they don’t need much sweetness but still feel indulgent for me, so I don’t feel the after-effects of a sugar binge. It’s a win/win!

My favorite type of hot chocolate is Mexican hot chocolate. Have you ever had it? It’s amazing and you are missing out if you haven’t! It uses a combination of spices along with the typical hot chocolate ingredients to brighten up the flavors. It also has a nice spicy kick to it that complements with the chocolate SO well. It’s just wonderful and tastes so fancy, but it’s actually really easy to make.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mexican Hot Chocolate

Low in Sugar

Like I said, I don’t add any sweeteners to this Mexican hot chocolate, because the melted chocolate chips is plenty sweet on its own, but I do give an option to add them below. To make this recipe paleo and vegan, I highly recommend Enjoy Life’s dairy free chocolate chips!

Don’t you think this would be the perfect thing to drink while unwrapping presents or spending time with family over the holidays? I think that’s a yes!

Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate

Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate

This delicious and decadent Paleo and Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate is a healthy but indulgent drink to enjoy over the holidays!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dairy free milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1.5 ounce dairy free chocolate chips about 1/4 cup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Optional: cocoa powder, chocolate chips, cinnamon, candy cane, for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour milk and cinnamon into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cinnamon is evenly dispersed. Whisk occasionally to prevent the milk from burning.
  • Add cocoa powder, chocolate chips, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk frequently, until the chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into 2 mugs
  • If you want, garnish with coconut whipped cream, cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, and/or cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 485mg21%
Potassium 82mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 47IU1%
Calcium 348mg35%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | December 12, 2016

Comments

  1. Lissy says

    May 4, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    This was really creamy and delicious

    Reply
  2. Samantha says

    December 2, 2018 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    This was so yummy! My whole family loved it.

    Reply
  3. Samantha says

    December 7, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never had mexican hot chocolate so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But this was really interesting and good! Will definitely make again.

    Reply
  4. Tessa Simpson says

    December 11, 2018 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    Pure comfort,and really delicious, thanks!

    Reply

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headshot of Jean Choi - blogger of What Great Grandma Ate I’m Jean and I’m a Nutritional Therapist (NTP) living in Southern California with my husband and 2 dog babies. On WGGA, you’ll find simple and easy gluten-, dairy-, and processed sugar-free recipes that focus on quality nutrients, and of course, never sacrifice on taste. I believe that the food you love should love you back, making you feel amazing inside and out. I apologize in advance for my inappropriate jokes and misunderstood sarcasm! More About Jean

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