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    Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate

    By Elaine Gordon · Published: Dec 21, 2016 · Modified: Feb 14, 2021

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    Sometimes we just need a little hot cocoa to pass the long, cold days of winter. This spicy and luxurious drink will warm you from the inside out on a chilly day.  It is made from scratch using the perfect blend of spices for a spectacular sweet and spicy decadent combo.

    Made with creamy plant-based milk, it is super thick - all without a hint of dairy. It is lightly sweetened and full of rich dark chocolate flavor.  Add it to your Valentine's Day menu for a steamy romantic drink to sip fireside with your loved one!

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    Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate


    • Author: Elaine Gordon
    • Total Time: 6 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
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    Description

    vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite plant-based milk such as coconut, hemp, oat or rice milk)
    • 2 tablespoons vegan dark chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons Frontier Co-op unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon Frontier Co-op vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon Frontier Co-op ground Ceylon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon Frontier Co-op ground cayenne pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon Frontier Co-op fine grain sea salt
    • For Garnish: 1 Frontier Co-op cinnamon stick and/or sprinkle of Frontier Co-op ground cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    1. Combine milk and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass container.
    2. Heat milk and chocolate chips in the microwave (2-3 minutes on high).
    3. Alternatively, you can heat them on the stovetop until they reach a boil.
    4. Stir frequently to avoid burning the chocolate.
    5. Pour the heated milk and melted chocolate into a blender and add remaining ingredients (cocoa powder, honey, vanilla and spices).
    6. Blend for 10 seconds on the blender’s highest speed and then 5 seconds on the lowest speed to make the drink frothy.
    7. Immediately pour the drink into a mug and garnish as desired.
    8. Enjoy immediately while hot.
    • Prep Time: 4 mins
    • Cook Time: 2 mins
    • Category: Beverage

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    My 30 second video demonstration of this recipe.

    This post is sponsored by Frontier Co-op.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.  Find out how Frontier helps me Cook with Purpose and why I love their spices.  You can also find this hot chocolate recipe on Frontier's site here.  

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    1. Athletic Avocado says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:28 am

      WOW this mexican hot chocolate looks so flavorful and comforting! Perfect for winter!

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      • Elaine Gordon says

        January 13, 2017 at 6:53 pm

        Thank you so much! Hope you give it a try 🙂

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    2. All Texan McMillans says

      February 01, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Yum!. I saw spicy; meaning "run" but then on a second thought, my husband is from New Mexico, therefore his middle name is "spicy". And the images are to die for, ingredient list just on point for our dairy free family. Thanks Elaine for sharing another great recipe.

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      • Elaine Gordon says

        February 01, 2017 at 4:45 pm

        haha! awesome! thank you so much and I'm so glad this works for your dairy-free family! Enjoy!

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