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Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate has a deep, rich chocolaty flavor with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream for even more indulgence!

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Deep, Rich Chocolaty Flavor

My latest cooking phase has been making hot drinks. It all started when I made some Mint Chocolate Coffee Creamer to go in my coffee.

Then I made this Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate a few weeks ago, and I haven’t stopped since. In the next month or so I will posting at least two other drink recipes.

This vegan hot chocolate is perfect for cold Winter nights. It has a deep, rich chocolaty flavor with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.

It becomes even more indulgent when you add a dollop of whipped coconut milk, which has the consistency of whipped cream.

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Mexican Chocolate

If you have never had Mexican chocolate before, I highly recommend it. It has a grainier texture than other chocolates.

One of the brands that I buy is Taza, which comes in a few different flavors, including Super Dark, Cacao Puro (used in this recipe), Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Coffee, Vanilla, Salted Almond, and Guajillo Chili.

I have only tried a few of their flavors, but will definitely be tasting all of them. They are all vegan, which makes me want to do my happy dance. I actually had some similar chocolate when I traveled to Milan, Italy.

Beware! You may burn your tongue (like I did) in anticipation of tasting this. I think it goes with the territory that when you eat certain foods and drinks, burning your tongue is bound to happen.

I should note that grating the chocolate is a bit of a workout for your arm – but totally worth it. Not to mention, once your taste buds get a hold of this, and your house smells like hot chocolate, you won’t want to buy that powdered or syrupy stuff anymore – trust me.

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Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate has a deep, rich chocolaty flavor with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream for even more indulgence!

Course Drinks
Cuisine vegan, gluten free
Keyword vegan Mexican hot chocolate, vehan hot chocolate
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 146 kcal
Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

Garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Whipped Coconut Cream: Mix coconut milk in a high speed blender or Nutribullet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
  2. Hot Chocolate: Finely grate the Mexican chocolate. Save some for garnish or use cacao powder to garnish.
  3. Bring almond milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in grated Mexican chocolate, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly until chocolate is melted and almond milk is frothy.
  4. Top with whipped coconut milk and grated Mexican chocolate or cacao powder.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 345mg 14%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 35.8%
Iron 1.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

 

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  2. This looks so good! I’ve never tried Mexican chocolate but I’m sure it’s easy to get where I’m from. Speaking of where I’m from (Texas), we haven’t had much of a winter this year. That means lack of hot chocolate! Bummer! But I’m gonna try this regardless of the weather, it looks so yummy. 🙂

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  4. I love making hot drinks, but I haven’t experimented as much as I would like to! I think this drink looks fabulous! I would definitely burn my tongue on it in anticipation 😉

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  8. With the cold weather we have been having this is a needed pick me up. I can’t wait to introduce this new drink to my family. I love those cups they are beautiful by the way.

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  9. I’ve always wanted to try Mexican hot chocolate. Your recipe sounds delicious! I definitely need to try it.

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  12. Thanks this sounds yummy.

    If you like Mexican Hot Chocolate or have never tried it, you should try, CLASICOAXACA. Its a Mexican Hot Chocolate that just started being imported to the USA. It’s 100% natural, made with roasted almonds and cinnamon and has a great taste and rich aroma. It’s great by itself or works great to make other things, i.e. ice cream, or cocktails.

    Thanks,

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