Delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate – Wellness Mama®

I believe it’s secure to say virtually all of us have had a cup of sizzling cocoa sooner or later. When I used to be youthful that meant a bundle of sizzling chocolate combine stirred into water with some corn syrup laden marshmallows on high. While the children and I get pleasure from common sizzling chocolate I needed to change issues up and check out some Mexican sizzling chocolate.

There’s nothing fairly like sipping on sizzling cocoa with some selfmade marshmallows whereas we enhance for Christmas or snuggle up with a ebook!

What is Mexican Hot Chocolate?

In Mexico sizzling chocolate is a standard beverage on the breakfast desk and particular holidays like Christmas. Unlike the tremendous candy American model although, Mexican sizzling chocolate begins with genuine Mexican chocolate.

It is available in a spherical pill and since the cocoa beans are stone floor, has extra of a tough texture. Some in style manufacturers are Abuelita and Ibarra. I used Taza chocolate right here although since they’re natural and truthful commerce (plus all the opposite good issues).

The bittersweet chocolate is mixed with creamy milk and spices to offer it just a little kick. Traditionally it’s frothed with a wood whisk known as a molinillo, however you should utilize a daily whisk or immersion blender.

Ingredient Options

Authentic Mexican sizzling chocolate makes use of the spherical tablets, however you may also use chocolate chips and/or unsweetened cocoa powder. The texture gained’t be fairly the identical, however it’s nonetheless a scrumptious choice. The chocolate discs I used have chili peppers in them, so remember to add a hearty pinch of chili powder to your sizzling cocoa should you use common chocolate chips.

The grittier texture of the Mexican chocolate sinks to the underside of the new chocolate some however that is regular. You can maintain a spoon in your drink to stir as wanted or use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer.

I used uncooked, grass-fed complete milk right here, however coconut milk additionally works. You may additionally use almond milk, however it’s not almost as wealthy and creamy on this recipe.

To Top it Off

While this drink is flavorful by itself, the children and I like so as to add a few of our favourite garnishes. Here are a number of concepts:

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

This warming sizzling chocolate recipe is a scrumptious method to deal with your self.

Servings

Instructions

• Chop two of the chocolate discs. If you don’t use a number of the chili chocolate, then add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the milk for an genuine Mexican sizzling chocolate drink.

• Heat two cups milk in a medium saucepan on medium warmth till extremely popular (however not simmering).

• Remove from warmth and add the salt, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.

• Whisk within the chocolate items and honey (if utilizing) till the chocolate is melted.

• Return the new chocolate to the range over low warmth and use a whisk to get the chocolate frothy.

• Remove from warmth and serve with any desired garnishes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 383
Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 32mg11%

Sodium 117mg5%

Potassium 627mg18%

Carbohydrates 33g11%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 26g29%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 436IU9%

Vitamin C 0.04mg0%

Calcium 329mg33%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie weight loss program.

Notes

If you don’t have Tazo chocolate discs then semi-sweet chocolate chips or a chopped darkish chocolate bar will even work. You can add a pinch of chili powder and cayenne pepper to offer it a Mexican sizzling chocolate taste.

What are your favourite cozy winter drinks? Have you tried Mexican chocolate earlier than? Leave a remark and tell us!