This Sunday is National Hot Chocolate Day and to celebrate, I put my own spin on this family favorite by making a Cacao Mexican Hot Chocolate. I can say with absolute certainty my Mexican abuelita would approve. This hot chocolate was decadent and dark with a little kick! Cacao is a good source of a chemical compound called phenylethylamine, which has been suggested to help improve mood and increase energy. With some homemade whipped cream and a little bit of cinnamon, this warm beverage will spice up your life.

Cacao Mexican Hot Chocolate

 

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Prep time

3 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

8 mins

 

This Sunday is National Hot Chocolate Day and to celebrate, I put my own spin on this family favorite by making a Cacao Mexican Hot Chocolate. I can say with absolute certainty my Mexican abuelita would approve. This hot chocolate was decadent and dark with a little kick! Cacao is a good source of a chemical compound called phenylethylamine, which has been suggested to help improve mood and increase energy. With some homemade whipped cream and a little bit of cinnamon, this warm beverage will spice up your life.

Author: Liz Rodriguez, Dietetic Intern

Recipe type: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 2 Tbsp cacao powder
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (or preferred sweetener)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp chili powder
• 2-ounce bittersweet chocolate
• Topping Options:
• Homemade whipped cream (recipe)
• Cinnamon stick for stirring
• Chocolate shavings
• Marshmallows
• Powdered cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients.
2. Whisk together until the mixture is hot and the bittersweet chocolate is melted. Do not boil. When the mixture is uniform, it is ready to serve.
3. Divide into 2 cups and serve with toppings of choice.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup

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Whipped Cream Recipe

 

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

Author: Liz Rodriguez, Dietetic Intern

Recipe type: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place the mixing bowl in the freezer and freeze for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from the freezer and add all the ingredients.
3. Using an electric whisk on high, beat the ingredients to blend for about 5 minutes until you see white peaks. Do not over beat.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 Tbsp

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