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Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Foam

Silky chocolate drink with cinnamon spice and whipped milk foam, ready in 5 minutes. A cozy, indulgent take on the traditional Mexican beverage.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
175
Protein
4g
Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Foam
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 2 minutes. Don't boil.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into two mugs.

  3. Step 3

    Pour remaining 0.5 cup milk into a jar, screw the lid on tight, and shake hard for 30 seconds until foamy.

  4. Step 4

    Top each mug with the milk foam. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • two mugs
  • jar with tight-fitting lid

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