Spicy Hot Cocoa
A bit ancient, a bit modern, but simple and quick hot cocoa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Homemade unsweetened Almond Milk or any other kind
- 1.5 tbsp 100% cocoa powder*
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder**
- 2 medjool dates, or any other type***
- 1-2 tsp cocoa nibs**** optional
Instructions
- Blend homemade almond milk, cocoa power, cinnamon powder, ancho chili powder, and dates together in a blender.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk the mixture a couple of times while boiling.
- Carefully pour hot cocoa into two cups and top with cocoa nibs and a scant pinch of additional ancho chili powder (optional). Enjoy!
Notes
*if you like stronger chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa to 1 tbsp per cup.
**or sub it with chipotle pepper. You can also use cayenne pepper or regular red chili powder. I usually do not boil the latter two with other ingredients, but sprinkle right after boiling and pouring hot cocoa in cups.
***medjool dates tend to be more meaty; if using any other variety use two dates per cup of hot cocoa. Also, if you like sweeter cocoa, add 1.5-2 medjool dates per cup, but not more than 2 per cup. Alternatively, reduce the number of dates if you like hot cocoa less sweet.
****you can also use grated dark chocolate for topping.
Make it low- or no-sugar
To make low-sugar, reduce the number of dates to 1 per cup. To make sugar-free, omit dates and add 1 tbsp of almond meal or corn meal for texture.
Make it vegetarian
Use dairy milk instead of nut or seed milk
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSodium: 122mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 185IUIron: 0.9mg
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