Spiced Hot Chocolate
Creamy, warming hot chocolate spiked with cinnamon, cayenne, and a hint of vanilla. Ready in under 5 minutes—no stove required if using microwaved milk.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 198
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug or measuring cup. Microwave until steaming, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and cayenne in a small bowl until no lumps remain.
- 3
Pour hot milk into cocoa mixture slowly, whisking constantly until fully combined and smooth.
- 4
Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream or cinnamon stick if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or measuring cup
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
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