Description
Indulge in the rich, spicy flavors of Mayan Hot Chocolate, a traditional Mexican beverage that combines the warmth of cinnamon with a kick of cayenne pepper. This creamy and decadent drink is perfect for cozy evenings or as a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mayan Hot Chocolate:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine: milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Heat while stirring until hot.
- Add chopped dark chocolate: Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat: Stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve: Pour into mugs and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste.
- Use almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
