We had a huge snowstorm here last night and I made my family a batch of this warming Mexican Hot Chocolate. A hot drink is perfect for a cold day, and it’s even better when warming spices such as cinnamon, chili and cayenne are added.
There is a ton of cinnamon in this recipe, so if you’re not a cinnamon fan, you might want to reduce the amount from 1 tablespoon to 1 teaspoon. Why do I use so much cinnamon? Well, first, I just love the taste of the stuff. Second, many studies have been done of late pointing to cinnamon as a spice that may help to control blood sugar levels. Pretty neat stuff, huh?
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 ounce can full fat coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ¼ cup agave nectar or honey
- 20 drops vanilla stevia
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 dash cayenne
- 1 dash celtic sea salt
Instructions
Equipment
Here are some other hot chocolate recipes you may enjoy:
-Delicious Hot Chocolate from Joy The Baker
–Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate by Savory Sweet Life
–Spanish-Style Hot Chocolate from Gluten-Free Gobsmacked
I want to thank Shirley of Gluten Free Easily and Kim from Cook It Allergy Free for their lovely reviews of my Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. I really appreciate the kind words in each of these reviews and the astute observations that Shirley and Kim provide about using almond flour and my recipes.
Raquel of Galilee says
Whoa! This looks mmmm. I have read but never actually tries that hot stuff in cocoa. It’s time I did. Hey, we use the same mugs!
(must be made in China, like everything from clothes to the national flag)
Heidi Kelly says
Yum, I LOVE chile in my hot cocoa! Can’t wait to try it with cinnamon too.
jo says
oh, this is so freakin’ delicious! thank you.
Karalie V. says
Another great way to introduce cinnamon is by way of essential oils. I love adding a drop of cinnamon eo to my hot chocolate. Peppermint is also delicious! A drop is all it takes, and the health benefits of the essential oils are much greater than using powdered cinnamon. (When using essential oils for consumption, be sure they are reputable and of the best quality. Most essential oils found in supermarkets are merely oils scented with perfume. You can find out more on my website.)
For flavors of the stevia, try Bob’s Red Mill. (I’m lucky enough to live close by, but I know you can order online.) I have also seen a few flavors offered at Whole Foods.
Kelly @ 18 hour kitchen says
Beautiful photo! I’ve been making a similar cocoa lately with goats milk…
Nisrine|Dinners & Dreams says
Chocolate and Mexican are two words that evoke deliciousness in my mind. I want this drink!
Rebecca says
We drank a lot of hot chocolate during our recent snowstorm. I’m definitely trying this recipe with the coconut milk and cayenne. We love our chocolate with a little kick!
Betty says
Me too! I’d like to know what that topping is! Looks wonderful!
KellyBelly says
Oh, I always forget about coconut milk, need to pull those cans out of the pantry. Thanks
Joey says
Where did you find the Stevia drops Elana? I have heard of several flavours and haven’t been able to find them here in Albuquerque.
Laura Dwight says
I get stevia from http://www.nunaturals.com. I am new to using it, so there may be other sources to consider. Laura
Joey says
Thank you Laura, I shall check it out. I did do a research and found some online as well. They aren’t cheap are they? They have some good flavours and I might just purchase a couple. I’m hoping I can find it here in Albuquerque so I don’t have to order it online.
Joey
celia says
Sweetleaf is another great brand and they have numerous flavors of the liquid.
I have used their liquids for a long time.
Nirinjan says
Joey – I live in Santa Fe and can find many different flavored stevias at Whole Foods or Vitamin Cottage. I know you have stores in ABQ too so I would try there.
Joey says
Oh thank you Becky, I’ll check Whole Foods next time I’m in there. :)