Spicy Hot Chocolate Recipe
Made with dark chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, and a whole chili pepper, this spicy hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and wonderfully warming. It's an easy homemade drink that's perfect for chilly evenings, holiday gatherings, or whenever you're craving something a little different.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped dark chocolate
- 2 cups milk, see notes
- 1 teaspoon EACH: cinnamon and vanilla
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 chili pepper, split in half and seeds removed
- 1-4 tablespoons coconut sugar, depending on taste
- Optional: 2 shots of brandy or Grand Marnier
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate with a little of the milk in a small pot over medium heat. Once it has melted, whisk in the remaining milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Add the chili pepper to the pot and bring the pot almost to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the chili pepper.½ cup chopped dark chocolate, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon EACH: cinnamon and vanilla, 1 chili pepper, 1 pinch sea salt
- Whisk in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and taste until it is a sweetness you like. If you are using the brandy or Grand Marnier, add it to the pot1-4 tablespoons coconut sugar, Optional: 2 shots of brandy or Grand Marnier
- Pour the spicy hot chocolate into mugs and serve!
Notes
Whole milk works best for this recipe, but you can use whichever milk you have in your fridge. If you want to use dairy-free milk, oat milk is a great option.
Serving: 1 mug (½ of the recipe), Calories: 334kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 368mg, Potassium: 393mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 234IU, Vitamin C: 32mg, Calcium: 345mg, Iron: 6mg