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Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

This delicious and decadent Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect drink to enjoy over the holidays! Make it vegan or traditional with easy substitutions.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dairy free milk If not dairy-free, use regular whole milk.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1.5 ounce dairy free chocolate chips about 1/4 cup. If not dairy-free, use regular chocolate chips.
  • 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.

Notes

    • A rich, creamy dairy-free milk like canned coconut milk or homemade cashew milk will give this recipe an extra creamy texture.
    • A pinch of cayenne pepper adds a subtle warmth, but you can increase or decrease the amount to suit your spice tolerance.
    • While this recipe is best served fresh, you can make the spiced milk base in advance and simply reheat with the chocolate chips when ready to serve.
    • Add a crushed candy cane for a peppermint twist or a sprinkle of chili powder for an extra kick.
    • If you have leftovers (unlikely, but it happens!), pour the hot chocolate into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, whisking gently until warmed through. Avoid microwaving, as it can alter the creamy consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 2mg