5-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate
Rich, frothy hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne — no blender needed. Whisk it smooth, pour it hot, and sip like you're in a café in Oaxaca.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 195
- Protein
- 8g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until steaming, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne in a bowl until no lumps remain.
Step 3
Slowly pour the warm milk into the cocoa mixture, whisking constantly until smooth and frothy.
Step 4
Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Top with extra cinnamon if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- small bowl
- whisk
- mugs
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