Mexican Maca Hot Chocolate
This Mexican hot chocolate made with cocoa powder, cinnamon, maca, and a hint of chili will warm you up from the inside out!
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Mexican Maca Hot Chocolate Shopping List
- agave
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- ancho or chipotle powder
- pink Himalayan salt
- cinnamon sticks
- maca powder
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Ingredients
- 4 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup raw agave, or to taste
- 8 oz. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. ancho chili powder or chipotle powder
- 1/4 tsp. pink Himalayan salt
- 2 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish
- 2 Tbs. maca powder
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Preparation
- In large pot, bring almond milk and agave to a low simmer. Whisk in cocoa powder, continuing to whisk until well-blended and completely dissolved.
- Whisk in vanilla, chili or chipotle powder, and salt. Add cinnamon sticks, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, until flavors are blended and mixture is infused with cinnamon.
- Remove cinnamon sticks, and whisk in maca until blended. To serve, divide among four mugs and place a cinnamon stick in each. Top with nondairy or dairy whipped cream and a sprinkle of chili or chipotle powder, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 270
- Carbohydrate Content 59 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 20 g
- Protein Content 13 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4.5 g
- Sodium Content 300 mg
- Sugar Content 23 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g