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5-Minute Mexican Hot Chocolate

Rich, spiced hot chocolate with a frothy top, finished with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Whisk it smooth and sip with chocolate cookies on the side.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
195
Protein
8g
5-Minute Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour milk into a small saucepan or milk frother and warm over medium-low heat until steam rises, ~3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth and no lumps remain.

  3. Step 3

    Pour into a blender or use an immersion blender for 30 seconds until the top is thick and frothy.

  4. Step 4

    Pour into two mugs and dust the foam with extra cinnamon. Serve immediately with chocolate cookies.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • blender OR immersion blender
  • two mugs

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