Mexican Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is a staple around the holidays. Spice it up by giving this dairy-free Mexican hot chocolate a try— inspired by Bon Appetit. Tip: Best consumed under a cozy blanket by a warm fireplace after a long winter day!

dairy-free

ingredients

Serves: 4

3 cups oat milk

3 tbsp crushed cinnamon sticks

6 oz semisweet chocolate chips

3 tbsp coconut sugar

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

pinch of kosher salt

1/4 tsp cayenne powder

for garnish:

whipped cream (optional, I recommend a homemade coconut whipped cream)

dark chocolate shavings

instructions

Bring milk and cinnamon to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally and making sure milk doesn't boil, until cinnamon is floral and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Whisk in chocolate, sugar, vanilla, salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne powder. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish and serve immediately.

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