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Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon & Marshmallows

Frothy, spiced hot chocolate made with real cocoa and cinnamon, topped with marshmallows. Ready in under 5 minutes with no stove required—just heat, whisk, and sip.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
245
Protein
8g
Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon & Marshmallows
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat milk in a microwave-safe mug for 2 minutes until steaming, or warm in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steam rises.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until no lumps remain.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the hot milk into the cocoa mixture and whisk vigorously until foamy and smooth, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in vanilla extract and divide between two mugs.

  5. Step 5

    Top each mug with a generous handful of marshmallows and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug or small saucepan
  • whisk
  • small mixing bowl
  • spoon

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