Description
A rich and spicy twist on traditional hot chocolate, infused with cinnamon and chili for a cozy and warming drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, chili powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously until it is hot but not boiling.
- Once heated, remove from heat and pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with additional cinnamon or chili powder.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy drink!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
- This drink can be made vegan by using almond or oat milk and a plant-based sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg