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A cup of Mayan hot chocolate in a white teacup with a cinnamon stick, placed on a saucer. A wooden board with cinnamon sticks and a spice container is in the background, enhancing the rich aroma.
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Sweet & Spicy Mayan Hot Chocolate (reduced-fat)

Made with reduced-fat milk, dark chocolate, and a few pinches of cayenne pepper. Perfect for these cold winter days.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1mg