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Sweet and spicy Mayan Hot Chocolate is made with reduced-fat milk, dark chocolate, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. It’s perfect for these cold winter days.
The first time I experienced Mayan Hot Chocolate was at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and it was nothing like the hot chocolate I grew up with. This isn’t your typical sweet, creamy drink – it has a deep chocolate flavor, and it’s bold and spiced with warming flavors like cinnamon and chili.
Mayan Hot Chocolate is traditionally made with pure cacao, water, and spices – no dairy. For my version, I used milk, gasp, but I used reduced-fat milk.
How To Make Mayan Hot Chocolate
1. Start with a small pot on medium heat. Add milk, vanilla, and a cinnamon stick. Whisk.
2. Add the dark chocolate hot cocoa and bittersweet chocolate chips.
3. Whisk every now and then to make sure the milk doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
4. After about 5 minutes you’ll have bubbles form.
5. At this time, add a few pinches of cayenne pepper.
6. Turn off the stove and whisk until smooth.
7. Serve immediately and use a cinnamon stick as garnish.
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Sweet & Spicy Mayan Hot Chocolate (reduced-fat)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup reduced-fat 2% milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick, or use 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate cocoa powder, I like Godiva
- 2 tbsp bittersweet chocolate chips
- 3 pinches cayenne pepper, use less if you can’t handle heat
INSTRUCTIONS
- Start with a small pot on medium heat. Add milk, vanilla, and a cinnamon stick. Whisk.
- Add the dark chocolate hot cocoa and bittersweet chocolate chips.
- Whisk every now and then to make sure the milk doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- After about 5 minutes you’ll have bubbles form.
- At this time, add a few pinches of cayenne pepper.
- Turn off the stove and whisk until smooth.
- Serve immediately and use a cinnamon stick as garnish.
NOTES
- Vegan: Use nondairy milk.
@Kristen – haha.. I knew you would appreciate the post. 🙂
@Honey Brand is Green & Blacks!
Looks amazing! Can't wait To try. And yes, one of the best comments ever of my Facebook experience! <3
Spicy Hot Chocolate is just what I need to beat this cold London weather! The pictures look wonderful I had to read this post twice 1st for all the anecdotes on your father and then for the pictures! I am 33 and sometimes have to ask my nearly 4 year old to help me find the pictures files on my Samsung Tab! So no matter what age you are someone younger than you has all the answers! 🙂
@Khushboo – Yeah, I would say my dad is naturally funny, but he can also be offensive if my mom doesn't step in. 🙂 What brand is the Mayan chocolate you are talking about? Yeah, would love to try it.. sounds exotic.
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@Akila
Thanks guys!
@Parita – totally agree with you, Facebook can be very confusing for those who aren't use to that kind of interaction. Let me know if/when you make this how it turns out. 🙂
@Natalie – this was delicious, I'm sure you'd enjoy it.
@diaryofIndianMum – Sejal, lol. Cant believe you read this twice so you didn't miss my dad's comments, that's so sweet. I agree, no matter how old/young one is, can't stop learning, ever, there is always something new out there. Yes, definitely need hot chocolate in London!
@Anu – yeah.. that was funny what he wrote, I agree. Let me know how the hot chocolate turns out if/when you make this.