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Mexican hot chocolate

Recipe Information

Description:
Mexican hot chocolate is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 5 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 1 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 1
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chocolate
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Snack
Type Dessert
Subtype Drink
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces water

  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

  • 5 grams unsweetened, dry powder cocoa powder

  • 1 stick of cinnamon

  • 2 ounces espresso

  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 5 grams dark chocolate

Directions

  • In a saucepan, mix the water, honey, cocoa, and cinnamon stick. Cook over medium heat, stirring periodically for 2 minutes or until the ingredients dissolve. Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

  • Add the espresso and simmer until heated.

  • Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and dark chocolate, and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 55 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 9mg

  • Potassium: 119mg

  • Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 2g