Description
A rich and creamy beverage with a hint of spice, inspired by traditional Mexican recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the dry mixture to the warm milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Continue to heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican Hot Chocolate, chocolate drink, spicy hot chocolate