Description
Warm up your chilly nights with this delightful Spiced Hot Chocolate with a Twist! Rich, creamy, and infused with spices, it’s the perfect comfort drink for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
1. 1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
2. 2. Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
3. 3. Continue to heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot and smooth.
4. 4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. 5. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
6. 6. Garnish with chocolate shavings and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute whole milk with almond milk or oat milk.
Adjust the level of spice according to your preference.
Feel free to add marshmallows on top for an extra treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, spiced, cozy drinks, winter drinks