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Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

This homemade and spicy Mexican hot chocolate mix is perfect for those cold days when all you want to do is cozy up with a great drink.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly
Servings: 45 people
Calories: 51kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups coconut palm sugar optional, sucanat or granulated date sugar (or other dry natural sweetener of choice equivalent to 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar)
  • 2 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon or Mexican cinnamon (canela)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Whisk to combine the sweetener, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper, and store in airtight containers.
  • Our favorite hot chocolate is made with (canned) coconut milk which creates an extra creamy & rich hot chocolate.
  • To serve, warm favorite milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix for every one cup of milk.

Notes

*The nutrition facts do not include milk.