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5-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate

Rich, frothy hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne — no blender needed. Whisk it smooth, pour it hot, and sip like you're in a café in Oaxaca.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
195
Protein
8g
5-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until steaming, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne in a bowl until no lumps remain.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour the warm milk into the cocoa mixture, whisking constantly until smooth and frothy.

  4. 4

    Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Top with extra cinnamon if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • mugs

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