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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Mayan Hot Chocolate

    Published: Oct 26, 2016 · Updated: Dec 29, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Spicy and sweet, this rich hot chocolate will satisfy your craving for a warm, comforting beverage.

    Mayan Hot Chocolate from Living Well Kitchen

    It's soup and hot chocolate season which is the best season. I honestly don't love being cold but the fact that I can warm up with soup and hot chocolate makes it all better!

    This hot chocolate is both spicy and sweet at the same time. The cinnamon adds warmth and sweetness while the spicy cayenne pepper adds a nice kick.

    Mayan Hot Chocolate from Living Well Kitchen

    Instead of using a bunch of added sugar, I use maple syrup because it's very sweet and has extra flavor. Yes, that's sugar, but cocoa powder needs sugar to taste sweet.

    With this rich Mayan Hot Chocolate, one is more than enough to satisfy that craving for a comforting chocolatey treat!

    Mayan Hot Chocolate from Living Well Kitchen
    Mayan Hot Chocolate from Living Well Kitchen

    Mayan Hot Chocolate

    Spicy and sweet, this rich hot chocolate will satisfy your craving for a warm, comforting beverage.
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups a2 Milk®

    Instructions

    • Whisk together water, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in a little a2 Milk®. Stir to completely incorporate the milk; then whisk in remaining milk. Stir to completely combine.
    • Heat for about 5-8 minutes until milk is hot but not boiling. Pour into mugs and enjoy!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
    Mayan Hot Chocolate from Living Well Kitchen

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Mayan Hot Chocolate
    Serving Size
     
    1 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    201
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    18
    mg
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    188
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    539
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    31
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    24
    g
    27
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    290
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.5
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    322
    mg
    32
    %
    Iron
     
    1.5
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Meme

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:37 am

      I love the spice!!!! Cayenne for the win!! And way to reduce food waste..portion control!

      Reply
    2. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:39 am

      I think your a great baker!

      Reply
    3. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:41 am

      @a2milkusa is MILK!!! It's probably from those turquoise cows right?!

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Could you make this an adult friendly beverage? What would you add? #halloweening

      Reply
    5. Deanna Rose Segrave-Daly

      October 26, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Yum!!! Love some spicy hot chocolate - need to make my first batch of the year.

      Reply
    6. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Posting again in case you missed it...what about an >21 addition?! Baileys?

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Oh yum!!! #mrceo will like bourbon!! Got to be careful adding a dairy based liquor that isn't a2 based lol!

      Reply
    8. Elizabeth Shaw

      October 26, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Great great job!!!!!

      Reply

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